Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Tease New Music After Fugees Reunion

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean have given Fugees fans a reason to hope for new music nearly three decades after the group released its landmark album, “The Score.”

The longtime bandmates recently discussed their renewed creative relationship and hinted that they could return to the studio together. When the BBC asked Hill whether fans could expect new music from her and Wyclef, she answered, “Absolutely.”

Wyclef also described the pair’s current relationship in positive terms. He said they remain in an “amazing place” and emphasized the importance of the energy surrounding their renewed connection.

Hill explained that the two musicians went through an “incredible healing process” as bandmates. She said that experience helped them reach a healthier place creatively and gave them an opportunity to share that renewed energy with fans.

The comments arrive as Hill and Wyclef celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Score,” the Fugees’ influential 1996 album. The project produced several of the group’s biggest songs, including “Ready or Not,” “Fu-Gee-La” and “Killing Me Softly.”

Hill and Wyclef plan to perform the album in full during Hill’s Diaspora Calling! festival in the United Kingdom. The anniversary performance gives fans another opportunity to experience the music that helped establish the Fugees as one of the most influential hip-hop and R&B groups of the 1990s.

However, the musicians have not confirmed an official new album or specific release date. Their comments only indicate that they have discussed creating music again and that they remain open to the possibility.

The renewed relationship marks a significant shift for the Fugees, who have not released a studio album since “The Score” arrived in 1996.

For fans, Hill’s direct response offers the strongest indication yet that new material could eventually come from the longtime collaborators.

As the Fugees celebrate their musical legacy, Hill and Wyclef now appear ready to explore what their next creative chapter could look like.