Pras Michél Sues Lauryn Hill for Fraud Over Fugees Tour

Pras Michél, a founding member of The Fugees, has filed a federal lawsuit against his former bandmate Lauryn Hill, accusing her of fraud and mismanagement related to their 2023 tour. The suit, filed in New York, claims Hill poorly handled the tour's planning, marketing, and finances. Michél alleges that Hill secretly siphoned off money and blocked a financial audit of the tour.

Michél also claims that Hill rejected a $5 million offer for the group to perform at Coachella, without informing him. He further accuses Hill of canceling the second half of the 2023 tour and leaving him with nearly $1 million in expenses. Hill, in a statement to Variety, called the lawsuit “baseless,” while her attorney argued that she had financially helped Michél with his mounting legal bills, stemming from his conviction related to the 1MDB financial scandal.

The Fugees, known for their 1996 hit album The Score, were preparing for a reunion tour. However, the lawsuit paints a picture of a deeply fractured relationship between Hill and Michél, with claims of Hill’s “narcissistic tendencies” and accusations of her tarnishing the Fugees’ brand by showing up late for performances. The tour cancellation, poor ticket sales for a 2024 tour, and unresolved financial disputes have left the future of the group in question.