The entertainment business has sensationalism at its core. It’s no secret that people in the glam business often mold facts as per the public requirement and heavily capitalize on it, with no regards to authenticity whatsoever. Though it is true that fiction and storytelling is what the industry thrives on, it has become an unfortunate practice to stretch matters farther than necessary.
Rapper Lauryn Hill recently called out the practice when her concert tickets did not sell and the show got cancelled. This is the third year in a row that Hill has had to cancel some or all of her tour dates. Here’s why the rapper thinks sensationalism plays a major role in her downfall.
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Lauryn Hill Faces A String Of Delayed Concerts
Lauryn Hill has been struggling with her concerts for a while now. The singer recently canceled the North American leg of her ‘Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’. In a statement posted on social media after that, Hill shared her disappointment and blamed sensationalism for her low ticket sales.
Hill Wrote, “Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlet’s 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 post continued, “The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.”
Hill announced the tour in August 2023 to celebrate her solo debut album, which is also named as the best album of all time by Apple Music. She was also joined by her bandmates on select dates with their performance at the Global Citizen Festival in NYC in September, but it was postponed to October.
— Ms. Lauryn Hill (@MsLaurynHill) August 7, 2024
Moreover, Hill also canceled her show in Philadelphia last minute to rest her voice. The show was rescheduled for November 25, and then was cancelled again on November 22 and eventually postponed till 2024.
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Lauryn Hill’s Legacy As A Live Performer Has Been Marred With Her Bad Habits
Earlier reports suggested that Lauryn Hill and Fugees canceled the revamp tour days before it started. But they assured their European and UK fans about the show, noting that it is “moving forward as planned,” further noting that fans “haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!”
Hill is highly regarded as a great musician and holds much respect, but she’s often criticized for coming late to her concerts. This has become a running joke among the fans, which is a legitimate consequence of her own actions and barely has to do anything with sensationalism.
Despite the muddled image, she wrote further in her statement on social media, “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 of music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.”
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