Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill Hint at First New Fugees Album in 30 Years: "Absolutely"

Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill have fans of 90s hip-hop in a full frenzy after hinting at the first new Fugees album in three decades. In a recent interview with the BBC, Wyclef was asked if new music from the legendary group was on the table, and he didn’t hold back with his answer.“Absolutely,”he said, adding that he’s“back with my bandmate.”Lauryn Hill echoed the sentiment, mentioning an“incredible healing process”between the two, which suggests whatever personal tension existed in the past is finally behind them.

The Fugees’last studio album, The Score, dropped in February 1996 and went on to become one of the most iconic hip-hop records of all time, winning a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 1997. The album gave us timeless tracks like“Killing Me Softly With His Song”and“Ready or Not.”Wyclef has also teased previously unreleased outtakes and freestyles from those original sessions, which adds another layer of excitement for collectors and fans. The big question is what a new project would look like, because the group’s third member, Pras Michel, is currently serving a 14-year federal prison sentence. Any new album would almost certainly be a Lauryn and Wyclef duo project.

The news has reignited conversations about the group’s legacy and whether a follow-up can capture the magic of The Score. Some fans are thrilled at the prospect, while others are skeptical about revisiting a classic after so long. What do you think, would you be first in line for a new Fugees album, or should some legends stay in the past? Drop your take in the comments.