Lauryn Hill Reveals Why She Abruptly Cancelled U.S. Leg of Tour Days Before First Show
justjared.comMs. Lauryn Hill is breaking her silence after she cancelled her U.S. tour dates. On Tuesday (August 6), it was announced that the 49-year-old Grammy-winning entertainer had cancelled the North American leg of her The Miseducation Anniversary Tour with her hip-hop group the Fugees, just days before their first show on Friday, August 9.
At the time, no reason behind the cancellation was revealed. The following day, Lauryn took to Instagram to address the scrapped tour. Keep reading to find out more…“With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” Lauryn started. “The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned.” “Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows.
Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour,” Lauryn explained. “The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.” She continued, “The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!” As of right now, the U.K.
leg of Lauryn‘s tour is scheduled to kick off on Oct. 7, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. “Performing for my fans, is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time,” Lauryn wrote. “Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music.
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