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Lauryn Hill Says Tour Canceled Due to Low Sales, ‘Sensationalizing’
A day after a U.S. reunion tour for Lauryn Hill and the Fugees was canceled and tickets refunded without immediate explanation, the singer issued a statement late Wednesday giving her reasons for the outing being called off, attributing it to low ticket sales. Hill believes she knows why sales were suffering: because of what she calls “clickbait headlines” after she previously canceled the final stretch of a tour last fall.
In Hill’s view, the “sensationalizing” of the canceled dates in late 2023 created a climate in which fans were reluctant to buy tickets for the 2024 tour, which was to have begun this Friday.
Notably, Hill also said that the European dates she and the Fugees have scheduled for October will go on as scheduled, suggesting that fans’ hunger to see these reunion shows overseas has continued unabated.
“With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” Hill writes in her post. “The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned.”
She explains: “Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of 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 portion of the 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.”
In contrast to the state of affairs in the U.S., she exults over the shows still to come in Europe, writing: “The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!”
Returning to her regrets over the canceled U.S. gigs, Hill says: “Performing for my fans is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time. Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.”
She adds, “Know that I am not only grateful for those who appreciate and support my art, but that I FIGHT and push through all kinds of resistance to put together experiences that mean something for all of us. I love being able to bring these performances to you!”
Hill makes a vow to perform in the U.S. again, pending some change in the climate that will allow for a more robust ticketing onpsale. “We’re looking forward to performing at the shows in the UK and Europe in October — and for our fans in North America, when these unforeseen circumstances are resolved, we’ll be back in full force.”
She signs the message “With Love, Respect and Honesty.”
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