Lauryn Hill dazzles at high school reunion with impromptu performance

Classmates and fans flocked to social media to express their excitement at the unexpected performance
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill at Mystic Lake in Minnesota (Photo by Nagashia Jackson for rolling out)

Lauryn Hill is making waves on social media after a surprise performance at her high school reunion, leaving fans and classmates buzzing with excitement.


Lauryn Hill’s surprise reunion performance

Recently, Hill attended her reunion at Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, where she treated her former classmates to an unforgettable show. According to reports from Billboard, the iconic singer delivered an impromptu performance that included her classic hits.


Footage from the event quickly spread across social media, with TikTok user Donna Stewart Schiele sharing clips of Hill performing her and The Fugees’ hit single, “Ready or Not.” Schiele captioned her video, “My high school is better than yours. The CHS/MLK club had an amazing reunion weekend!!”

Memorable performances

In addition to “Ready or Not,” Hill also performed other fan favorites like “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Ex-Factor.” The energy in the room was palpable as classmates enjoyed a mini concert from the legendary artist.


Another attendee, Jazmine Johanna, shared her experience on Instagram, expressing her awe at Hill’s performance and the overall reunion atmosphere. She wrote, “This reunion was SO good for the soul.”

Social media reactions

Fans took to social media platforms to express their excitement about Hill’s surprise appearance. Some highlighted the uniqueness of having a superstar like Lauryn Hill as a classmate:

“Imagine being a teenager and having thee Lauryn Hill as your classmate. Wow, what an incredible journey to witness.”

“I know that whole class main line was ‘you know I went to school with Lauryn Hill?’ ”

“She looks and sounds incredible! Lucky classmates!”

Recent tour cancellations

This heartwarming reunion comes on the heels of Hill and The Fugees canceling their much-anticipated 2024 U.S. tour just days before it was set to begin. Hill cited difficulties stemming from a previous injury and the impact of media narratives on ticket sales as reasons for the cancellation.

Despite the tour’s setback, Hill’s reunion performance has reignited excitement among fans, reminding everyone of her enduring talent and connection to her roots.

Lauryn Hill continues to inspire and entertain, proving her legacy is as strong as ever.

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