TLDR: Pras Michel has filed a lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, accusing her of fraud, breach of contract, and mismanagement related to their failed 2023 Fugees reunion tour. Michel claims Hill mishandled finances and canceled the tour without warning, while Hill dismisses the allegations as baseless.
In an exclusive report from Variety, The Fugees co-founder Pras Michel has filed a federal lawsuit against his former bandmate Lauryn Hill, alleging fraud, breach of contract, and mismanagement over their failed 2023 reunion tour. The lawsuit, which was filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses Hill of grossly mishandling the marketing, budgeting, and setup of the tour, resulting in financial losses for Michel.
The lawsuit details Michel’s claims that Hill siphoned off money from the tour guarantees, orchestrating what he calls a “devious attempt” to enrich herself at his expense. The tour, which was initially anticipated to be a major success with several sold-out shows, was ultimately cut short after Hill cited “serious vocal strain” in November 2023. According to Michel, however, the cancellation was unilateral and unexpected, and he was left empty-handed despite the tour’s pre-sold success.
Hill, for her part, has already responded to Variety, calling the allegations “baseless” and dismissing the claims made by Michel. The lawsuit also accuses Hill of bloating the tour budget with unnecessary expenses, suggesting that the financial mismanagement was deliberate. Additionally, Michel alleges that Hill refused to allow an audit of the tour’s financial records.
This lawsuit casts a shadow over the long-anticipated reunion by The Fugees and underscores the continuing rift between its founding members. As Variety continues to report on this developing story, all eyes will be on how this legal battle unfolds.
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