(AllHipHop News) Two decades ago, Lauryn Hill released one of the most celebrated albums in history. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is certified 8-times platinum, and it was the first Hip Hop album to win the Grammy for Album Of The Year.
Ms. Hill is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of her 1998 magnum opus by going on a world tour. The former Fugees member will use a portion of the ticket sales to raise money and awareness for charities through the MLH Foundation.
“This album chronicled an intimate piece of my young existence. It was the summation of most, if not all, of my most hopeful and positive emotions experienced to that date,” says Lauryn in a statement. “I Loved and believed deeply in my community’s ability to both Love and heal itself provided it received the right amount of support and encouragement.”
She continues, “Our world today, both complex and changing, is in need of the balance between moral fortitude and cathartic expression. I hope the Love and energy that permeated this work can continue to inspire change with Love and optimism at the helm.”
Special guest performances are expected to take part in select dates of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hil 20th Anniversary Tour.” Tickets and VIP experiences go on sale to the general public on April 20 at 10 am local time at LiveNation.com.
Additionally, Hill will play New York City’s Apollo Theater exclusively for Citi cardmembers on May 1st. The tickets will be $20 in honor of the 20th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and all ticket proceeds will go directly to the MLH Foundation.
Ms. Lauryn Hill Tour Dates
Thu Jul 05 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sun Jul 08 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Wed Jul 11 – Boston, MA – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Fri Jul 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
Sun Jul 15 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Wed Jul 18 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Fri Jul 20 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Wed Jul 25 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Jul 26 – Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater
Sun Jul 29 – Tampa, FL – Al Lang Stadium
Tue Jul 31 – Miami, FL – Bayfront Park Amphitheater
Thu Aug 02 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Fri Aug 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Bank Amphitheatre At Chastain Park
Sun Aug 05 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Wed Aug 08 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Fri Sep 07 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint
Sun Sep 09 – San Diego, CA – Open Air Theatre
Wed Sep 12 – Portland, OR – Portland Memorial Coliseum
Fri Sep 14 – Vancouver, BC – Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park
Sat Sep 15 – Seattle, WA – ShoWare Center**
Thu Sep 20 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sat Sep 22 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
Mon Sep 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Wed Sep 26 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
Sat Sep 29 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Sun Sep 30 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Wed Oct 03 – New Orleans, LA – UNO Lakefront Arena
Fri Oct 05 – St Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
*international tour dates TBA
List Of Charities Supported By MLH Foundation
Colorado Coalition For Genocide Awareness and Action
Nyakitonto Youth For Development
WAMA Foundation Schools
Africa Philanthropic Foundation
Appetite for Change
International Peace Initiative
Haiti Cultural Exchange
Urban Underground
We Rhythm Trust
Leaders Of A Beautiful Struggle
Prodev
Black Parents Workshop
Y.O.G.A. for Youth
CYD Center for Youth Dialogue (CYD)
Naledi Fashion
Soronko Academy
SOUTHERN AFRICA TRUST
Muzdalifah Charitable Organization
Prometra
Africa Got Game Foundation
Christian Solidarity International
World Pulse
Star of Hope Transformation Centre, Trash to Treasure Project
Pearl Community Empowerment Foundation, Rural Girl Child Mentorship (RGCM Uganda)
The Malkia Foundation
Cure Violence
Apps & Girls
CCBRT
She Codes For Change (SCC)
Child Support Tanzania
Al Noor Charitable Agency
Alfatah Charitable Agency
Habesha Inc
#YesWeCode
#GreenForAll
#cut50
Faith Matters Network
Greening Youth Foundation
Mission: Launch
Baltimore Algebra Project
Baltimore Community Foundation
Equal Justice Initiative
Her Many Voices Foundation
Garden of Eden Foundation
