Lauryn Hill Finally Exposes Who Ruined Her Career

[@unchainedgirl4447]

Lauryn chose to leave the industry because she said it was full of corrupt and evil people. She did not want to play by its rules anymore. I think most intelligent people know she has been proven right. They dont want a real conscious artist like her so she is not as successful because she wants no parts of that machine. If you are a real fan then you know she made this very clear on her unplugged acoustic album.

[@milkthenmeat]

Best comment yet. And absolute truth 💯👆🏾

[@Forsaken860]

I watched it live as a kid and didn't understand then what I do now😢❤

[@demetriahogan494]

Yesssss the song I’d Get Out

[@Mee-fw4td]

Yes, they want us deaf, dumb and subliminally unconscious, speaking only a language called BABBLE. I am so proud of her for sticking to her true foundation of grounded self🌠.

[@wontchangewhatisaid3039]

@Unchained Girl Exactly

[@AbiYah333]

She is one of the only voices that still sounds golden nearly 30 yrs later! Just remarkable and proof that she has stayed away from drugs and other toxins that could have ruined her voice.

[@st_marymary2711]

I was wondering how her voice stayed in tact. It's normal for the voice to change with age but she sounds great. Other artists like Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, or Kelly Clarkson do not sound the same.

[@alprofit]

Her voice is gone, if she ever had one. Ive seen her live. Very, very weak voice

[@GlamLifeMovie]

According to RRG , her voice changed after her pregnancy and during her Unplugged recording, she stripped her throat, yet kept singing.

[@anaariaatutahi2618]

She doesn’t sound great live unfortunately still love her tho

[@Wiz6rd]

​@@GlamLifeMovie i thought that was the case. I love Lauryn but you can tell the change. Its sad. She's such a warrior for singing through that.

[@amiliyangineshighschoolhig5229]

I don’t feel her career is ruined. She is an outstanding artist and can make her comeback at anytime. She has proven her greatness!!! I think it’s just her preference.

[@Stevie24724]

True but she cannot come back if the elite don’t open the door and they will not open the door unless she bows down to them

[@rolmodel12.]

Agreed. She went to Brown University, the lady is smarter than most and can do whatever she wants. This article is going off an exes story and the industry stuff is well known. Edit: correction: she had been accepted to Columbia University. She did not attend Brown. Having said that, the message remains the same: she is very, very intelligent. You don't get accepted into a prestigious Ivy League school without being very smart... or generationally wealthy. She has chosen to focus on bigger things than a music career: family, and civil rights/humanitarian work.

[@teeb2681]

Facts

[@wchampton7112]

No her career is still on point in my book! I would pay 100.00 to see her right now! She’s a SUPER STAR!

[@yaaasantewaa6193]

Nope, my kids hipped me to Lauren. Mis education ' 10 years after. Genius

[@Hispoet]

Her career didn’t go downhill smh…she CHOSE HERSELF ❤

[@brownin329]

Thank you!

[@kwazonthetrackboi]

Not true... she had babies. she chose fking 🤣🤣

[@Hispoet]

@@kwazonthetrackboi awww man if you only had a brain.

[@st_marymary2711]

Amen

[@A_Muzik]

She chose herself, and chose to disrespect a lot of people (in terms of club owners, concert promoters, and band members).

[@Sky-jq4xs]

Hands down Miseducation was THE BEST album ever created. I will always love this woman

[@dawnywarthog6642]

Absolutely. I still listen to it today as much as when it came out

[@chiefkolass8226]

Unplugged 😂😂😂..both are great …not arguing just saying 👍🏾👍🏾👊🏾🤗

[@truthtorpedo4068]

Case closed. ❤

[@DiamondEDC]

It's def up there.. can't say ita better than songs in the key if life though😊

[@kujichaguliaself-determina7388]

You must never heard of "MTV Unplugged No. 2.0". Now that's the greatest album with Ms. Hill only instrument being her acoustic guitar.

[@mhosvaify]

You never can destroy a talent like Ms Hill, all she has to do is pick up a guitar and she would fill any arena, it’s all up to her as to what is wants to do because her talent is so immense, speaking purely on her Talents

[@happytanking9985]

You are 1000% correct she can fill many Arenas any arena if she wants the problem is he would buy your ticket at your own risk will she show up and how long will you have to wait after the scheduled time for the show to actually start? Just saying, doesn’t bother me at all, but a lot of people would not want to put up with that.

[@nicolebaii8447]

Why do these parents let their kids leave with these grown men for a career?? I also the blame the parent as well as the creep creeping on the child.

[@blupocahontas984]

Obviously money is more important than their kids shihh sad

[@Vanett77]

Yea I will never understand that. They see dollar signs and just throw logic and common sense out the window smh

[@burlhorse61]

this is a common theme-models tend to do the same thing

[@Maggiebenjee]

Why do we never ask "Why do these grown myn want k!dz?" Afraid of the answer?

[@nicolebaii8447]

@@Maggiebenjee cause they are predators ect..

[@giotoochill]

Her name rings and we pick up as if she been dropping hits this whole time. What is authentic, lives on beyond our understanding and validation and her art is just that. Much respect for her.

[@happygucci5094]

This. No Capp all Facts.

[@kv_5238]

My teenage daughters found her on their own. I’ve always let my kids be themselves but I’m so proud of my kids for recognizing real on their own 🥹

[@sweetpea8813]

This is the perfect example of being the whole package and not believing that you are all you need. Lauryn will always be number one!!!

[@king-ofheartz]

Lauryn hit the music industry like Jordan hit the NBA... Won so many Grammys she could barely carry em all.. To this day no artist can match her status at that time. And all that was just off one album.. Lauryn Hill is really the Female G.O.A.T 🐐, but we never say it. Or at least not enough.

[@MrMotion54]

I believe a g.o.a.t. Is someone who can consistently create bangers. Unfortunately, we have not had that from Ms Hill. Her album was off da chain though, but essentially a one hit wonder!

[@king-ofheartz]

@@MrMotion54 Nah, She's definitely not a one hit wonder.... That one album had like 5-6 hits on it. (Chart-topping hits)

[@Juhboeee]

Word and being from Jersey I wish she kept going and represent our state.

[@hushtruth]

Hush truth ❤

[@truthtorpedo4068]

​@@MrMotion54 Her ONE album is greater than ALL your faves many albums. Ms. Lauren Hill is THE GOAT! #TheEnd

[@cindimarvelous]

As her former makeup artist that went to Rome with her and has the receipts for her “Christmas at The Vatican “ performance, I can attest to the Brother Anthony story!!!! She brought him to Rome with us and was locked up with him preaching and worshiping day and night with him.. she performed a speech infront of children that was distasteful and we were kicked out of the Vatican and had to leave the next day.

[@SolutionsWithin]

😵

[@SolutionsWithin]

I’ve seen bible and bible thumpers destroy so many people’s lives. At least in Hinduism they TELL you the ancient texts are meant to be understood as allegory to represent your own mind and your relationship to it and self. It’s about inner growth, not an outer war. To Christian’s it’s all about fear. They get duped and don’t realize it’s a test to see if you can learn to live self and others. Not live in fear and pressure. Sad to see a so much potential music and a great woman stymied, but I’m not surprised.

[@chiquitajenkins7836]

😮

[@EraMartin-us9yo]

Lauryn hill will never be not tale talented she have to much Rhythm to be replace.

[@MFaith777]

What did she say that was distasteful at the Vatican?

[@ChristopherJohnson-f4b]

I don't think her career failed. People always criticize when you don't chase the fame and fortune as hard as they would if the shoe was on the other foot. I think she understands there's more to life than just a music career and she followed her heart. To this day 6-6-23 any stage she graces she burns it up on track! Much respect sis yeah!

[@shinaJay]

My husband installed her in- home TELSA charger and trust me homegirl is happy, pure, glowing and rich AF.

[@edwardwilliams5344]

I agree 💯

[@2liv4him1]

She refused to sign that contract in blood

[@KenyanBunnie]

THIS!

[@paulroche2265]

Yes 👍

[@liqwidmediaworkztv]

She has talent, but the industry isn’t about just talent. It’s about ambition at any cost.

[@firetalk7344]

Right. She has a lovely voice. Wrong! The industry is NOT about talent, rather who you know and how much are you willing to sacrifice of yourself...soul, blood.

[@HolisticSoul123]

And sacrificing

[@firetalk7344]

@@HolisticSoul123 You are correct! She sacrificed right for that which is wrong (herself) bc she steadfastly desired fame, $$...

[@TeddyLovesAxl]

How wyclef feel betrayed by Lauren?! Did wyclefs wife think Lauren betrayed him too?! Damn. Lauren is and will always be a queen🙌🏻

[@assatasaleem762]

The hypocrisy of the industry Wyclef is a predator it’s deep how they pick n choose who to expose n his wife ain’t no better she knew he was messing around with Lauren, she was a kid n they took advantage of the industry is very dirty

[@athenagriego4561]

Saw her years ago in concert! She was and STILL FANTASTIC!!!! We know SHE is the real QUEEN❤❤❤❤

[@arabionjames9290]

She was in loved with a guy who drained her energy. She was very gifted.

[@2_blAck]

Yep, all of the Marleys are garbage. They’re only talented. Their beliefs and how they treat women🤢

[@prestonmatthews725]

Lauryn has been through a lot. I remember when people in the Marley family and folks were saying that the only reason she was dating Rohan was because she wanted the Marley’s last name so that she can be bigger. The music industry is very toxic. Lauryn you are still a queen. People are flaky as hell.

[@91Definite]

Damn…I’m hoping that’s not true man 🤦🏾‍♂️💯

[@olubukonla7352]

I don't think that is true. I think she still loves Rohan to this DAY. YOU can tell by how she speaks about him when she brings him on stage. She belongs in that family. Bob would have ADORED her. And look who came from the Union: Zion, YG, Selah, et.al. They were meant to be.

[@jman1562001]

@@olubukonla7352 Brother Anthony came thru and Lauryn stopped showing up on time!!! SMH

[@TheLostnFantasy]

I think they ruined her, she was a child at the end of the day and he was definitely grooming her if eventually they got intimate, and then she eventually drowned in the sorrow. Not saying she didn't have some part in her careers decline, because she was loved by fans so she could've gotten back on and been bigger than the both of them but she allowed what they did to paralyze her. Very sad.

[@brimstone1272]

They need to stop saying she is one of the "top female rappers" because she is one of the "top rappers" PERIOD!!! And don't let her start singing. Real lyrics, real purpose! May The Most High bless the sweet Lauryn Hill!

[@creethompson7609]

It’s never a mystery when someone disappears from Hollywood

[@teitei9536]

Exactly

[@felinenine]

ever..!

[@leewightman8619]

Hollywood....she wasn't in the movie game

[@creethompson7609]

@@leewightman8619 so Hollywood is for movies only !? Noted lol

[@ike8018]

She acted in Sister Act

[@BarryPA26]

No one can ever ruin her career; she’s the best to do it!

[@callilove8378]

What's understood doesnt need to be explained. The love for her is unconditional ❤❤❤❤

[@SaiSaiGre]

No love should ever be unconditional because it means u aren't setting standards ror yourself

[@angeline8328]

😩 can I please know where I can hear more of the beat at the end? I just want to hear it on repeat 😌

[@DanaFullylove]

This!!! 🙌🏾 I said yesterday none of these rappers can touch her!!

[@sadiqapetty6586]

Period!!!! I stand on that!

[@adanmaoriaku]

And that's on PERIOD!!!

[@AyoDar]

A little bit of both honestly. Lauryn didn't need those songs. All she had to do was sing ANYTHING & she could have solidified her spot

[@Iwilldoyes]

It's crazy how some artist can drop so much wisdom and be victims of what they talk against.

[@obedepon]

He who feels it, knows it.

[@breenakeefe]

That's because they are humans.

[@aeshimani0925]

Wisdom comes from experience. You don’t ever just wake up with wisdom. You have to go through it to get through it….wisdom.

[@Iwilldoyes]

@@aeshimani0925 at times yes. But you don't have to actually go through it have the wisdom. I'm sure you have the wisdom to not do certain things... Without going through the pain of it all.

[@aeshimani0925]

@@Iwilldoyes but you had to be taught. That’s still the same as going through something you were just taught while going through it. Just because I said going through something doesn’t mean I meant in a negative way. You can go through something in a positive light and come out with wisdom as well.

[@zeeqq105]

Lauryns problem is like a lot of women. We let a man dick-tate our lives. You ain’t mention Rohan was already married. She knew this and kept having children with him anyway. She took on that Rasta lifestyle of men having multiple women. She was so I hyped over having children with a legends son. It seems she was always someone’s second wife. Cause Wyclef got married while they were seeing each other. I mean what an embarrassment. How and why she continued to see him is beyond me.

[@jae6335]

Did you mean dicktaste?

[@rosaperks1873]

Because she was groomed by this man at the early age of 13

[@sunjourney3723]

I know a lot of people won't believe that Rohan is the culprit! This dude is no good, he had roots put on her!

[@zeeqq105]

@@sunjourney3723 Chile, I believe that chit. 😳

[@zeeqq105]

@@rosaperks1873 You might have a point there but after what point do you say I’m not having another child by a man who got a whole other family plus my career is crap.

[@crystaljames4550]

I went to see her once. Waited for an hour and a half and she still hadn't arrived. Drugs were being passed around openly. Very uncomfortable experience. My husband and I left. She is extremely talented but she doesn't value people's time. It took us two hours to get to the spot. Waited an hour and a half for nothing, no chairs, and drugs every where..... I hope what ever her challenges are, she can get them straightened out.

[@muhammadabbanheida9537]

I see.

[@Balouchiee24]

Lmfao drugs everywhere hahaha you do know the very first album she was on was titled Blunted by Reality. Unless you seen crack pipes and needles those “drugs” being used was probably necessary after being let down

[@vagabond4113]

I've seen this first hand minus the drugs. She comes out whenever she wants. Great artist but she really doesn't value people's time.

[@Jlove85]

Maybe it's just too many white ppl for her taste 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

[@justtester_9962]

This has been a recurring trait for her and very 0:04 self serving. People's time isn't less valuable than hers.

[@NeishaNineStarz]

Lauryn was bigger than the group so it’s not the group why her career is what it is. Her business practices are the reason why she isn’t a more accomplished musician. I believe that Miseducation was such a runaway hit and the business side with her collaborators was terrible. From being sued she likely felt humiliated in the most public way and couldn’t live it down. That album was promoted as her being heavily involved and written by her to then be sued publicly was an ego hit. Even her requesting the next set of musicians to sign away their rights to the sophomore album that never happened showed that she was on track to do a similar thing with better business practices (not write or produce but claim it). Then just having a lot of kids back to back and likely having mental illness unaddressed are the real reasons why she is in the career position she’s in now.

[@tashahall1855]

Word n not being on time for shows

[@AJ50858]

Exactly the imo pre existing mental illness is the key, compounded with what is most likely untreated postpartum depression several times over, IRS debacle, jail time, an addicted not supportive philandering mate,,, It is a lot. I just pray for her complete recovery & that we all as Fans give her grace,

[@jracerichards]

THANK YOU. Finally someone wrote the truth

[@katherinemcdonnell6333]

A real musician writes their own music.

[@jracerichards]

@katherinemcdonnell6333 Nope. Great musicians know great songs by other musicians. Only novices make statements like that.

[@ttill438]

As an adult you can’t keep blaming other people. You make your choices so be happy with them. As child everyone is susceptible to the choices being made for them but you get through it. Be accountable for the decisions you make.

[@ShazzieBe]

Sometimes it's difficult to overcome trauma.

[@earleneworrell]

She didn't listen to her own music. She came only blame herself.

[@gem8303]

The industry is what it is. She is telling the truth.

[@nancymarunya7121]

Lauryn's MOTHER is to blame for letting a strange man take her daughter.

[@iaminevitable_]

While I agree that the mom shouldn’t just immediately trust someone with their child, the blame ultimately falls on the person doing the misconduct. It’s like blaming the parents if the teacher does something inappropriate with your kid (their student)… they are with them 8hours a day and for the most part, they aren’t going to conduct themselves in a way that would get them fired/arrested because the accountability falls on that teacher and that teacher is quite aware of their responsibility. One thing that confuses me to no end is why can’t adults be around kids/minors and not harm them? Especially men… it’s like maybe men should know how to conduct themselves around kids/minors..

[@nancymarunya7121]

@@iaminevitable_ but this is not a teacher and a student situation. The mom should not have BASICALLY given her underage daughter away to a strange man, that's not even family. Even as an adult Lauryn is always looking for saviours in these men. Clearly she has some type of abandonment issues and the fact that she hardly ever mentions her mother/family is VERY TELLING! The mother is 100% to blame. EVERYTHING has root cause, and Hill's mother is the root of all of this. Why does she not support and protect her daughter even now? Make it make sense.

[@iaminevitable_]

@@nancymarunya7121 again, while I understand what you’re saying the blame ultimately lies in the man who did said misconduct. Why can’t we hold men accountable for their actions?

[@nancymarunya7121]

@@iaminevitable_ DO NOT say you understand when you CLEARLY DON'T. The man played his part, and he was/is already been exposed in the media. But the fact still remains that if her mother didn't let it happen the man wouldn't have had the opportunity. I know common sense is not common but BRUH read carefully before you respond...

[@warrendoris9669]

​@@iaminevitable_ Totally true. Caribbean men seem to have this problem on steroids.Too sad. Always thought Wyclef n was a fake aas Bob M arley wanna be.

[@Dreamsareareality]

A true artist never loses his or her gift. Lauryn still has it. I love her. ❤❤

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

It’s disappointing to hear how Wyclef groomed her. And also disappointing that Lauryn hasn’t taken any responsibility for her mistakes. I’m sure it is a very complicated issue, but how she gonna blame others for being late and unprofessional? And hasn’t blamed the cult leader, cuz he groomed her as well in a spiritual way.

[@darialacott2584]

How you know it’s any of her Responsibility far as this life style. Y’all bitches Quick to judge females when it comes to Sorry ass Men.

[@AJ50858]

She was a child when they first banded as a group. He a grown married man. It's hard to form good habits when the person supposedly teaching you is praying on you. Her lateness is a side effect from the abuse & exploitation she sustained as a teenage girl. She is also a brilliant talent & got into an Ivy League undergrad. Often times brilliance & mental illness go hand & hand. So she had a predisposition & the abuse probably exacerbated it.

[@taneshawalker]

Well said 👏🏾

[@AyoDar]

Its all so unfortunate

[@armaundaarmstrong713]

But you know what...while I agree with everything you said it even goes beyond that. Your response is definitely the logical one but when it involves emotions logic is often overlooked causing ppl to make unnsmart decision. Agree?? So, given her age with an immature emotional state cuz she's a "CHILDT", I think they should take responsibility for her not taking responsibility. Because by his own words, they agreed to take care of her which should involve teaching her simple rights from wrongs such as being prompt for work was definitely on them. They surely didnt display having her best interest at heart. So, she struggles and as talented as she is they let her career fall straight down the drain. I wish she hadn't quit tho. Love her voice.❤ God Bless!!🙏🏾😊

[@GenevieveWaller-pk3xg]

Lauryn Hill is a natural beauty. I am glad that she did not bend to pressure in the industry, kept her principles in check.

[@rolmodel12.]

"Ruin" ... that woman fronted one of the best album's of all-time. It transcends genres and is considered a timeless classic. What happened to her personal relationships and working relationships is a) her business, and b) happens to tons of young artists. Ms. Hill is an extremely intelligent, multi-talented human being who does what she chooses. If she wanted to record more, for the world to hear, it would happen. Especially in today's environment. Musicians record and publish their own work ALL the time. This video is informative to those that don't know anything about her story- but, it is definitely sensationalized and not dropping anything not already well-known to those who have paid attention.

[@MindyandMork]

I have it on replay so.....2023

[@BrainVomitTV]

She joined a cult.

[@rolmodel12.]

@@BrainVomitTV huh... I haven't read anything about Scientology OR Mormonism 😉

[@Jlove85]

Paid attention to her being extra racist. That caused her some troubles

[@MindyandMork]

@Jlove85 minorities by definition CAN NOT BE RACIST

[@Amy-vu7cv]

SHE’S A REAL ONE AND I STILL LOVE HER MUSIC SHE’S DEFINITELY A LEGEND ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER DO IT ❤

[@vkc670]

So sad because she is so talented . For those that did her wrong Karma will come for you

[@richarddupree2924]

Indeed it will💯..

[@goodtimestv9690]

What about all the people she did wrong????

[@goodtimestv9690]

She’s an angel? she doesn’t deserve karma her way

[@richarddupree2924]

@@goodtimestv9690 you read that wrong👀

[@BrodyLuv2]

She is not really talanted as she never made her own music. She had a good voice and delivered her bars well .. However, she is no Artist

[@angelh1743]

Lauryn Hill shot her own career "In the head" by saying something no successful artist should ever say to her fans. And it's no secret. In fact it's very well documented in the news industry. It's something she said back in 1996 that came back to haunt her two years later at the end of 1998 after the success of her first single album. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill". Loved the album myself. Been a fan of Ms. Hill when she even worked for Disney. The one thing she said that killer her career was and I quote “I rather my children starve than have white people buy her albums.” When I heard that in the news, radio, and online... I was like O-M-G!!! She said what?... And it all turned out to be true. But there's just one thing Ms. Hill didn't realize at the time. And that is whites made up of 70%-75% of the people buying hip-hop and R&B music. A fact she found out the HARD WAY real quick. Because those people in the 70%-75% group stop buying her music and all merchandise all together. So in actuality she got her wish. "Be careful what you wish for." Even the PR dept at Ruffhouse Records were desperately trying to do damage control. But once the news media found proof she actually DID say that, it was "GAME OVER". It was sooooo bad, that even people Napster stopped downloading her music illegally. Now you it's real bad when people won't even download your music for free. So Ms Hill is the only person to blame here. No one else. I don't care she or anyone else says. Because those of us who were there at the time know this to be true. Too bad. She had a great voice.

[@Jlove85]

I remember that. So disgusting, but apparently acceptable because ya know..big bad white ppl, or however they spell it nowadays I was a fan of hers too, til I recognized the spirits behind her and much other music

[@kay-annclarke9501]

This is what happens when you send children into the entertainment industry. Her people should have raised her normally until she was at least eighteen and then let her choose between college and a music career instead of sending her like a sheep amidst the wolves at age 12. Smh.

[@rebekahdavis5935]

Thank you! 100% agree

[@vanhattfield8292]

so if you keep that mentality and apply it to the entire entertainment industry, there would be no child actors, No Mickey Mouse Club, No musicians or actors under 18. As a better alternative, have either a parent or a parent assigned guardian stay with her until she is 18 and an adult.

[@rebekahdavis5935]

@@vanhattfield8292 I could agree to something rational and ultra safe along those lines but also not too many hours and minimal social media exposure. I think it's important they're allowed to be kids and have good mental health.

[@kay-annclarke9501]

@@vanhattfield8292 You must be American. A child should be given the opportunity to have a somewhat normal childhood where he or she is being raised and trained by suitable parents or guardians. To put children in adult situations too early creates a breeding ground for dysfunction and parent child role reversal. Parents should provide for and raise their children. Not vice versa. Also there is nothing wrong with entertainment being restricted to adults. Children can act in school plays or church plays. They do not need to take on entertainment as a profession at an age where they do not know up from down.

[@urbanadventurer5]

She is so gifted. I agree that Miseducation is one of the greatest albums of all time, period. It’s clear if you do a little research that Lauren could have created and accomplished a lot more, but did not because of music industry toxicity, dirty selfish people that took advantage of her, and ultimately mental health. It’s sad, but I love everything she has shared with us and hope better days lie ahead for her.

[@vkc670]

I just love her music God bless her 🙏🏼😇🙏🏼

[@horacejones850]

Cancelling studio sessions repeatedly and appearances can ruin anyone's career. But I get it, when you are tired and need a break, you have to allow yourself to breathe. I love Lauryn Hill's music

[@judysewell368]

Ya'll have to remember she was only a child when she started in the industry. There was nothing she knew about the industry when she started out other than sing and rap.

[@blacknotnigga]

That’s what the video says.

[@BrodyLuv2]

That is not true She went to Drama School and studied performance

[@vanhattfield8292]

@@BrodyLuv2 She was only 13 when she joined the Fugees. Drama School does not provide a 13 year old kid any kind of preparation for the things she will be exposed to as the only girl in a musical group that tours... She and Wyclef started hooking up when she was 15. It sounds bad, but he is only 5 years older, which certainly not good but when I think many people, myself included, envision wyclef as he looks like now and not the 20 year old that he was when they connected and that makes it seem a lot worse...

[@clementine4133]

We love Lauryn, she gave us some of the best songs, movie and inspiration above all. No, she fell in love, she had control issues with her former bandmates, she made changes in her life that did impair her ability to sustain a viable career in the music and entertainment industry. Being late and under performing, yes that is an issue. All I know is that we do not really know the full story. She tried to break free and she ended up broke and broken. She has that soul and soul in her voice, she will continue singing and I pray she finds an outlet that allows her to perform and remain comfortable in her principles. Because, if she met God, that is the most important. We can continue listening to her existing music and go to smaller venues concerts and appreciate her. One thing, "The miseducation of Lauryn Hill" remains one of the best album ever. No matter what the "experts" said.

[@rosaperks1873]

Look what she was around. The director of the video "killing me softly " was sent to 90 years of prison for SA hia daughter and fathering 5 of her children. Wycler openly admitted his attraction. Dude had his head down embarrassed, Lauryn laughed out of discomfort

[@DorisLLongll]

I've heard so much about Lauren Hill and about her career. I listened to her music and love it! There was a time where people were trying to turn fans like me against her and I couldn't do. Anyways this is long ago history. I hope to see Lauren Hill perform again. We've already weathered that storm. Much Love ❤ High vibes over here!😊

[@jamesharmon3268]

Sometimes it’s best to quit while you’re ahead. It’s not like she has ever put out any trash. As long as she is happy.

[@aloveaffairwithself]

I Don’t understand why Wyclef felt betrayed but he had a whole entire wife. And Lauren needs to take responsibility for her actions. At some point, you’re no longer a child.

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

True facts!!!

[@hyperiondragon]

No other rapper ever could sing and rap as excellent as she did at her peak. Missy is a close second, Nicki is third. Cardi’s singing was ok in la modelo, so I’ll put her 4th lol. Lil Kim’s singing sounds like when you discovered you could record your voice in audio or video for the first time as a kid, and you start singing away lol.

[@Second_Son1990]

Lil Kim lmfao 😂😂😂

[@Nomdeplume4]

Ouch on the lil Kim 😂

[@sillau9]

Cardi can't sing for shii..she shouldn't even be mentioned..kinda Nicki too..only ones is Lauren & Missy could actually sing & rap

[@ch33zybreadtrellie4]

U think missy can sing???

[@hyperiondragon]

@@ch33zybreadtrellie4 Absolutely. She was a singer before she was a Rapper, Dancer, Songwriter, and Producer. She sang in church and was also in an R&B girl group.

[@JustNinaJustLiving]

She was on time for the show I went to. She gave what she needed to give. I enjoyed it very much.

[@faithjordan4825]

From the way the story was told while it was happening, Lauryn didn't want Clef to work on her album. Clef was running round telling people he was about to work on her album. At the time he was the production genius of the group, and it was just always assumed that he would produce Lauryn. I remember he did the "Sweetest Thing" for Love Jones with her. She grew to resent Clef for not leaving his wife, and so she cut him off. The need to prove to people that she could do this on her own is prob why she didn't give proper credit on the Miseducation album. Lauryn really had Clef believing he was about to be a dad. I remember he did performance and an interview at one of the late shows to promote his solo album and he was so happy and said he was about to go to the hospital to visit Lauryn. That was the first time I felt strongly that they had some type of relationship, because he really was happy like it was his child. In his book he said that Lauryn led him to believe that she was carrying his child. Although he was married and Lauryn was seeing Rohan, they were still getting together. The way he explains it is that he loved 2 women, but his love for Lauryn ended when he felt he lied to him about being the dad only to pull the rug out from under him at the hospital. They were still sleeping together when he started a relationship with Rohan.

[@mandybae2524]

sounds like a similar situation with Aaliyah.

[@TobiasSaibot87]

Lauryn was supposed to do Miseducation a la Prince which was requested by the récord label

[@coffeeeloverfree4100]

Lauryn Hill is fire. She is such a powerful singer and writer! Praying for her this magnificent Jersey Queen is supreme! Her Miseducation album is genius! I thoroughly enjoyed her when I saw her in Richmond Virginia …I believe in 2015! Keep negatively out and pray for people instead, none of us are perfect

[@finurra3905]

I mean, it sounds like she's majorly traumatized and it just messed her up for life. Like she can't even live a normal life because her mind isn't right.

[@crystalscolza1663]

She ruined her career for me, when she stood up at the music awards and said I would rather be broke than have another white person buy my album.... Ok lady, you got it. I loved ready or not and a few other songs they had but I won't support someone who hates me for no reason.

[@kimberlyharvell1339]

Why are you posting pics of Ryan Destiny, Anthony Hamilton, and Isaiah Thomas in this story?

[@toosweet1327]

😂I kept saying that didn't look like Lauryn

[@sharon-lt9yi]

I know right that's what I said

[@mandybae2524]

this whole thing was a mess, not credible

[@IRONKING-en6cx]

Lauren Hill did a collab on Nas King Disease II album. The track name was “Nobody”. Her lines are REALLY revealing as to how she felt about what happened…not necessarily name dropping, because she didn’t, but she used many “theys” when describing her story.

[@mzcoyiablessed3952]

If she was still in the game Rap would be different in a good way women definitely wouldn't be selling sex it would be respect knowledge and big growth they need to give sis her damn flowers I love Lauren Hill and everything sis brought to the table❤

[@gem8303]

When I had to get my life together, when I needed to weed out the good ppl and the bad, when I had to lose it all and start all over, when I had to heal...I disappeared for a year and came back a new and improved me. Do what you have to do for you! And her career is never over♊️👑

[@nikipeters9248]

Miseducation of Lauryn hill is one of the best albums ever!!!! ..and will forever. Love her

[@pamelahowell2082]

Saw her perform and spoke to her briefly (we even took a selfie🤳 😊), four years ago. Outstanding artist and beautifully down to earth sista! 💕

[@ichoosetoloveagainandagain8760]

With all that seems to have went wrong..LAURYN HILL ..STILL LEAVES A VERY POSITVE BEAUTIFUL MARK OF ARTISTRY. ⭐

[@leighlavigne5482]

She’s a Queen, whatever she’s done she was compelled to do and it’s not for me to question.

[@shalondradale1632]

Lauryn will always be one of the best I know. She different and she deep with knowledge of what she speaks so she will always be the best. God bless her and I truly pray she overcome whatever have happen to her over the years in she come back with a testimony 🙏🏾💪🏾❤️‍🔥💯💯.

[@kujichaguliaself-determina7388]

Lauryn Hill didn't disappear after her first album because she followed it up with the masterpiece "MTV Unplugged No. 2.0" with only her acoustic guitar. Don't forget "Guarding the Gates" from the "Queen & Slim" soundtrack.

[@Mommyoftwooak]

Honestly, she was her own demise. It’s sad…

[@TheBlackUnfold]

Explain?

[@fromheaventoearth5779]

Wyclef is a creep. But that doesnt make Lauryn automatically a nice person.

[@catsrus-es9eu]

That marley son that she foolishly ran off with to Jamaica with.

[@LWilliamsss]

Ayooo this quick accent while reading Rohans statement tho! 😂😂😂😂

[@DarkandlovelyLovely]

Lauryn had no business messing with married men and there’s no excuse for that. Also Wyclef and Rohan were also wrong for taking advantage of her.

[@annjean8709]

Agreed!

[@Tasha-ps3tp]

Lauryn will always be loved, either you stand for something or fall for anything! The respect people have for Lauryn speaks volumes!

[@DrKb2935]

I honestly DO NOT think her career was ruined. She just refused to play the game that Helly-wood offerred and she may have felt betrayed by her band membership. She is super talented and I'm a, FAN FOR LIFE ❤🎉

[@tamarascott126]

Lauryn helped ruin her own career. And Robert Glasper said her attitude was nasty. Wyclef definitely preyed on her.

[@simplylovie007]

She wanted that Marley dude above everything else. Period. That dude really broke her spirit and basically her energy to create music.

[@sabrinajohnson9078]

Idk how a married man can feel betrayed about a single woman getting pregnant by her BF

[@MrOvadose101]

Ms Hill has been through some trials. She deserves her flowers for that. But part of her stigma as an artists is her own undoing. She can't blame Wyclef, Pras, or anyone else for her lack of professionalism. Her habit of being grossly late for concerts in deadass wrong.

[@vrjanice2]

She didn't get married because Marley's son was married already.

[@lue4724]

Lauren Hill could really sing! “ The Miseducation of Lauren Hill”-was by far- one of the best albums ever!

[@mercuryman1250]

She is talented, amazing and very beautiful. When I teen I was so jealous of her beautiful skintone since I couldn't get it.

[@mbdea]

her career cant never be ruined......she a legend

[@starb73]

At the beginning at 0:08 secs that was Ryan Destiny not Lauryn Hill

[@LessettFoster479]

I don't think her career was ruined she didn't want to sell her soul for fame

[@Blaquegoddess13queenstyle]

Why do people say Rohan was her husband⁉️ This man had a wholeass wife 😮 and never divorced her and after she had all those babies he left her and went back to his wife🤬 Wyclef was married during the alleged affair 😳. So as far as her ruined career it was a little of both she was partially responsible for herself. Now older supposedly wiser showing up late and being hard to work with is on her not the industry 🤷🏿‍♀️🤔

[@MT-tn8em]

FACTS

[@ogkiloofo.c.m924]

The production team on the Mis-education of Lauryn Hill was called NEW-ARK PRODUCTIONS, Like from the city of Newark. This story has a lot of missing pieces but there is a documentary in the works that clears up all the rumors.

[@teeb2681]

She was depressed and maybe even disorganized. The industry we should know by now is shady. And he didn't protect her since he was trying to get with her from day 1. When she nolonger served his needs, he let her fend for herself. Her ex also cheated and since she was apart of cheating before she was married with someone married, she simply reap what she sowed.

[@cecileogezi8444]

And the fact that she keeps evolving and recreating herself is just amazing.

[@tabbiejsvoice4148]

She did the right thing leaving the industry before more crazy crap start to happen like you hear about others in and out of court ,getting charge with crazy mess ...#❤ GOD'S BEST TO LAURYN HILL

[@lowkeyloki8832]

Why did you use the pic at 5:03? That's not Lauryn Hill - That's Ryan Destiny dressed as Lauryn Hill for Halloween.

[@uprise4822]

I blame Lauryn mother for letting her daughter leave at that young tender age

[@2_blAck]

Yep…. And Lauren comes from a dingbat of a mom. Which is why it was easy to manipulate her🤦🏽‍♀️ Now it all makes since, she’s dingy

[@seanclean1625]

To me, her career was never ruined!! The Country is still waiting for a huge project from Lauryn. If she can pull it together, she can do anything! Her Only solo album, is legendary, epic, and black music history!!

[@newme1813]

I just want to see her smile again😢❤

[@bskillshare808]

Lauryn may have fallen but she will continue to rise.. she is a very unique artist. She is outstanding. People will try but if God is for you, no one can be against you. Keep your focus Lauryn..

[@onetake_sun6915]

There's enough blame to go around! But, at the same time, as much as I love her, Ms. Hill is extremely intelligent, so she should have done more to protect herself!!!

[@ohanaohana8844]

She was only 14 years old! Childhood trauma is a beast many can't escape.

[@msdeethehoneybeewilson4681]

She just needs to record independently. The industry is hell.

[@tiaramonee8382]

She got with Marley and turned really weird and thatcareer got gone fast.

[@Genolexis]

Funny how staying out of the limelight is considered a downfall. Every concert I have attended of hers was amazing. Never had a bad experience and I am so happy I got to see her live in action. My childhood crush grew to become a Queen ❤

[@TaraTheard]

I’m not gonna take sides, I love her music but the thing is that Lauryn is a great singer even a greater rapper, though she isn’t a producer nor could she write a song. That’s probably why she never released another album after the miseducation cause she gave the songwriters and producers no credit. Y’all mad at other people when they behave like this, keep the same energy. Update : I’ve done some research and I saw that she wrote some songs, although that doesn’t exclude the fact that she didn’t give the producers and songwriters of “the miseducation” any credit until after the court hearing. But still, keep the same energy y’all give when other people exploit the work and talent of songwriters and producers.

[@letzeatcrunch3752]

But she wrote so many hit songs for so many people like for Marsha Ambrosia Lose Myself

[@mandybae2524]

shes wrote for Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, CeCe gospel singer.

[@Hotobu]

Lauryn Hill went from one of the prettiest women on the planet to handsome Gary Coleman.

[@Brian-gh7fj]

I feel like the Tyra Banks meme when it comes to Lauryn Hill. HOW DARE YOU! We were ALL rooting for you! It was kind of sad being a genuine fan and watching the stall and eventually demise of her career. The L Boogie we have now is just a shell of her former self. The Miseducation album is a classic! So are a few of the Fugees records. Yeah the industry is evil, and there may have been a few are negative factors behind the scenes that may have held her back temporarily. But she had established a fan base for herself that would have rode for her (no matter what) if she really wanted to continue to put out music. She just kept stringing us along for years of delays pretending that she would release something soon. Canceling shows at last minute or being hours late. The noticeable loss of much of her tone and the power in that unique voice live. Lack luster performances where it appeared that she didn’t even want to be there. Her public Tax/Legal troubles. She offered something that the music industry really needed that I don’t think we are ever getting back. She is way too far gone at this point. Oh well, atleast I’ll still got those 90s hit I can continue to rock.

[@fettifam973]

She is one of the best MCs ever and one of the best singers as well and she was deeper than most and one of the first to go diamond in hip hop

[@TheMeeksterAdventures]

Lauren is the top #1 female rapper and singer.

[@jay5jay]

Lauryn was missed!

[@challzbrown]

That word ‘groomed’ puts a whole new spin on regular everyday happenings

[@DarkandlovelyLovely]

Lauryn and Rohan both used each other for their own benefit. She wanted children by a Marley, because she was a fan of their father and Rohan used her for her fame.

[@theodorebradshaw9352]

This is the best I've heard in several moons😂😢😅😮😢

[@ladysol101]

I was a friend of both Lauryn & Wyclef in the 90's, sadly she fell in love with the wrong ones. That's all I got until my memoir in progress is released.