The Grammys Call out Lauryn Hill

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R&B singer Lauryn Hill was able to secure dedicated fans with her classic album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” and people have been hoping for her comeback for years.

However, her return to the music scene has been hindered for multiple reasons, and one major problem is she’s developed a reputation for showing up late to her own shows. Unfortunately for the fans, the Grammys became another missed opportunity to once again see her perform live.

Lauryn was reportedly scheduled to perform with The Weeknd, but Grammys executives are claiming she arrived too late for the performance.

“It’s a disappointment to us and a disappointment to her,” Recording Academy president Neil Portnow said of the missing Hill after the Grammys (via USA Today). “Our intention was, and we were ready, right up to the moment of the performance, for her to step up on stage.”

In a statement issued during the Grammys, Hill’s rep explained, “The Grammys announced a performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill prematurely and without approval. Ms. Hill had concerts all weekend, leaving no time to prepare, and was uncertain she would even be able to make it to LA in time to rehearse for the event, Any performance that could have happened was never confirmed, and should not have been advertised as such. Ms. Hill was invited to do a collaboration with an artist she appreciates. The performance was intended to be a surprise and unfortunately due to its last minute nature, was unable to come to fruition.”

However, Portnow dismissed that claim. “None of that statement is accurate,” he said, adding that Hill attended rehearsals Monday morning. “She was there for it, completed it and left the building. And then she did not get back in time to make the show. I’m sorry, that’s the bottom line. That’s the truth. That’s unfortunate. I guess those things happen.”

A Grammy rep told TV Line that the notoriously tardy Hill “showed up during rehearsals, but arrived too late for the performance.”

In related news, Rihanna also had to cancel her Grammy performance. The singer was diagnosed with bronchitis and urged to cancel by her doctor.

Source: urbanbellemag.com