Lauryn Hill has announced that she won’t be performing in Philadelphia due to what she claims are “doctor’s orders” to rest her voice — but it’s a claim that has many of her fans mad.
“It is with disappointment that I am writing this note to you. On the advice of my physicians, I have no choice but to postpone the show tomorrow,” she wrote on her social media pages on Monday (October 23). “I need to rest my voice to prevent any more serious strain or damage to my vocal cords.”
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She continued: “The start of this tour has been incredible. What an amazing experience to celebrate this anniversary with all of my family, my friends, and all of you. I look forward to giving you the show you deserve with a fully recovered and healthy voice. The new date for Philadelphia will be Nov. 25. It will be a special one.”
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While there were many fans who wished Lauryn Hill well, there were just as many who were furious that she’d, once again, canceled a show.
“I’m sorry, her performing antics should remove her from anyone’s top 10 list. Slide her down to the top 20,” wrote one commenter.
“I’m going to need my money back. I’m scheduled to work that entire weekend and it’s Thanksgiving weekend. I’m not going to be able to get the switches I need for such a last minute reschedule. This the 2nd time too. I’ll always have the Essence surprise,” wrote another.
Earlier this month, Lauryn Hill announced that she added new dates for her 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album due to overwhelming demand.
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On October 2, Ms. Hill announced 10 additional stops across North America including Vancouver, San Francisco, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta and more. All North American dates will be co-headlined by Fugees, with tickets for the new dates going on sale this Friday (October 6) at 10 A.M. local time.
In a statement, Ms. Hill noted the importance of the tour as well as the lasting impact made by both the album and Fugees:
“I’ve almost felt compelled to carry a torch or to keep a light shining regarding the continual performance of the Miseducation album, she said. “I believe there’s been a reason for that—and the Fugees coming back together for performances too feels like unfinished business we’re destined to handle. The connections are real and uncanny, and the magic and synergy between us has not been deterred by time.”
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She continued: “I believe the messages that we and the art we made embody something moving, meaningful, and important for us and for the world. We gave voice and image to possibilities that emblazoned so many musical directions after us. As we were inspired, we also inspired countless artists who have shown up to express themselves in this musical space.”
“Both the Miseducation and the Fugees’ material challenged and expanded convention, by paying homage to the past, while richly embracing the present, and emblazoning the trail for the future. We represent not just ourselves but our influences and our peers who took art, culture and inspiration very seriously—- who reshaped the landscape for ourselves and for those who would follow after us. I’m grateful to be able to celebrate this classic material and re-present it to an audience in this time.”
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Check out the full list of North American dates below.
OCTOBER
10/26 — Toronto, ON – Scotia (with Fugees)
10/28 — Chicago, IL @ United Center (with Fugees)
10/30 — Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena (with Fugees)
NOVEMBER
2 — Denver, CO – Ball Arena
5 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
7 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
9 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
17 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
21 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
25 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
27 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
29 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
DECEMBER
1 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Arena
8 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
10 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
13 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
