Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean say new Fugees music possible

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean have announced that new music from the Fugees is a definitive possibility, signaling a major step forward for the influential hip-hop group. The pair made the declaration in an interview ahead of their headline performance at the Diaspora Calling! festival at the Milton Keynes National Bowl on August 7, 2026.

When asked by the BBC if fans could expect new music, Wyclef Jean restated the question, "Will there be music in the future?" to which Hill responded, "Absolutely." Jean elaborated that they are "in God's hands" and "in an amazing place," emphasizing the importance of their renewed creative energy. Hill described "an incredible healing process" that has occurred within the band, suggesting they now aim to project that positive energy to their audience.

The Fugees, comprised of Hill, Jean, and Pras Michel, achieved monumental success in the 1990s with their two studio albums, 1994's "Blunted On Reality" and 1996's "The Score." The latter, featuring hits like "Killing Me Softly" and "Ready or Not," topped charts, sold millions, and won two Grammy Awards before the group's initial split in 1997. They reunited briefly in the mid-2000s and again for a...