Update: 11/1/2021:
The official Fugees 25 Instagram page, announced that the tour has been pushed back until 2022, they say they want to ensure that they can have the most fans at the show.
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In 1996 The Fugees released only the second Hip Hop album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the GRAMMY’s, The Score, and while they didn’t win they did win Best Rap Album at the show. The group announced today after it had been rumored that they’re headed out on tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album dropping. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean provided quotes about the tour that they’re about to head out on. Here’s Hill’s quote:
The Fugees have a complex but impactful history. I wasn’t even aware the 25th anniversary had arrived until someone brought it to my attention. I decided to honor this significant project, its anniversary, and the fans who appreciated the music by creating a peaceful platform where we could unite, perform the music we loved, and set an example of reconciliation for the world.
Jean added the following:
As I celebrate 25 years with the Fugees, my first memory was that we vowed, from the gate, we would not just do music we would be a movement. We would be a voice for the un-heard, and in these challenging times, I am grateful once again, that God has brought us together.
The tour kicks off in New York City (but no date or venue has been announced), with dates all over the U.S., a couple European dates and the show wraps up in Africa, here are the rest of the dates:
- NYC – Pending
- Tues, Nov 2 – Chicago, IL – United Center
- Sun, Nov 7 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
- Fri, Nov 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
- Thurs, Nov 18 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
- Sun, Nov 21 – Miami, FL – FTX Arena
- Fri, Nov 26 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
- Sun, Nov 28 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
- Sat, Dec 4 – Paris, France – La Defense Arena
- Mon, Dec 6 – London, U.K. – The O2
- Nigeria – Pending
- Sat, Dec 18 – Ghana – Pending
(Photo Credit: Reuters/Jeff Christensen)
