US star confirms tour will go ahead
LAURYN Hill has confirmed her UK shows with the Fugees will go ahead as planned as she said she is “disappointed” to have to cancel her upcoming North American run.
The US rapper and singer, who rose to fame in 1990s hip-hop band the Fugees, announced the changes to her Miseducation Anniversary tour days before it was due to start.
In an Instagram post, she claimed ticket sales for the North America leg had been affected by “sensationalism and clickbait headlines” written after she had to reschedule shows last year due to vocal strain.
The Grammy-winner wrote: “With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates. The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned.
“Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated rescheduling some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlets’ penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American ... tour.
“The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.”
The US leg was due to pick up again today in Tampa, Florida, after shows were postponed last year.
Hill and the Fugees will perform their first UK and Ireland date on October 7 in Dublin, followed by Cardiff, Manchester and London, before they move on to Europe.
The US star said she was keen to still do the UK and Europe shows as her fans here had not yet seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance and had not seen the Fugees perform together in more than 25 years.
“Performing for my fans, is a profound exchange of energy and emotion,” she added.