Lauryn Noelle Hill (b.1975) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, recognized as a pioneering figure in hip-hop and neo-soul. She broke barriers for female rappers, blending rap with melodic vocals and redefining the genre.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Hill gained early recognition as an actress, appearing in As the World Turns (1991) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993.) She later co-founded the Fugees with Wyclef Jean and Pras, and their album The Score (1996) became a global success, featuring Killing Me Softly.
Her début solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998,) earned five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. It featured Doo Wop (That Thing), Ex-Factor, and Everything Is Everything. The album remains one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed of all time.
Her follow-up, MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 (2002,) showcased a raw, introspective sound, diverging from her earlier work. Though she largely stepped away from mainstream music, Hill continues to perform and inspire new generations of artists.
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We can’t plan life. All we can do is be available for it.
—Lauryn Hill
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