Ms. Lauryn Hill has blamed poor ticket gross sales brought on by media “sensationalism” for the cancelation of her 2024 US co-headlining tour with Fugees.
In a press release addressing the tour’s cancelation, Hill positioned the blame on the media for creating an “unlucky portrayal” in mild of her earlier tour postponement in 2023.
“Final yr, I confronted an harm that necessitated the rescheduling of a few of my exhibits. Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a story that has affected ticket gross sales for the North American portion of the tour,” Hill wrote.
“The belief and religion I’ve in my intentions and my dedication to my artwork appear to have been overshadowed by this unlucky portrayal,” Hill continued. “I can guarantee you that nobody is extra disenchanted about not having the ability to carry out than I’m.”
Hill stated that her exhibits with Fugees scheduled within the UK and Eurpe are “transferring ahead as deliberate” on account of the truth that the audiences “not solely haven’t seen the ‘Miseducation Anniversary’ efficiency but, additionally they haven’t seen the Fugees carry out collectively in over 25 years!”
She additionally expressed her gratitude for individuals who “help my artwork,” and warranted North American followers that “when these unexpected circumstances are resolved, we’ll be again in full drive.” Learn her full assertion beneath.
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill twenty fifth Anniversary Tour” was scheduled to start its US leg this Friday, August ninth, with help from Hill’s son YG Marley. Initially, Fugees have been to tour in 2021, following their first reunion in 15 years.
For now, the European leg of the tour is about to kick off in October, stopping in Dublin, London, Paris, Berlin, and different cities. Seize tickets right here.
— Ms. Lauryn Hill (@MsLaurynHill) August 7, 2024
