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Groundbreaking American hip-hop group renowned for blending rap with soul, reggae, and R&B.Formed in 1990 in South Orange, New Jersey, the trio—Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel—released their debut album 'Blunted on Reality' (1994). Their sophomore album 'The Score' (1996) achieved global success, selling over 22 million copies, winning two Grammys, and becoming one of hip-hop's most influential works. Internal conflicts led to their 1997 breakup, though they reunited sporadically for performances until 2022.

• The name 'Fugees' abbreviates 'Refugees', reflecting the members' Haitian heritage and feeling like outsiders in mainstream music.
• Lauryn Hill's solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' (1998) was secretly recorded during Fugees sessions, causing major tension as she used unreleased group material.
• Wyclef Jean ran for Haitian president in 2010 but was disqualified over residency disputes; Pras Michel faced a 2023 federal conviction for illegal lobbying involving Malaysian billionaires.
• A 2021 reunion tour celebrating 'The Score' 25th anniversary was canceled due to Hill's tax issues and creative differences; Hill later cited 'bad intent' within the group.