Wyclef Jean<\/a> had waived their advance because Pras needed the money more.<\/p>\nIn his lawsuit, obtained by Variety, Pras accused Lauryn of having \u201cgrossly mismanaged the set-up, marketing and budgeting of\u201d the 2023 tour, which he says \u201cwas actually a veiled and devious attempt to make a big score for herself.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also alleged a \u201cbreach of fiduciary duty and refusal to permit an audit\u201d of the tour from Lauryn, and claimed she had controlled a budget that was “so bloated with unnecessary and, most likely fictitious, expenses, that it seemed designed to lose money” before “abruptly” cancelling the second half of the tour.<\/p>\n
In addition, Pras claimed he missed out on another pay day when Lauryn failed to tell the rest of the group they had been offered $5 million to play Coachella, which he alleged she turned down as her “ego was bruised” because No Doubt would receive top billing.<\/p>\n
\nIn response to the “desperate and unfortunate” lawsuit, Lauryn’s lawyer, Howard King, claimed it was \u201cpacked with lies and intentionally disparaging remarks.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nHe added: \u201cIt is particularly disappointing that the suit fails to reveal that Pras was grossly over advanced for the last tour to help him pay his mounting legal bills.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHis failure to show appreciation for the financial help Ms. Hill has afforded him in his time of need is disappointing. This action will be aggressively defended and defeated.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nLauryn herself shared a lengthy statement and suggested Pras’ other “legal battles” had “affected his judgement”.<\/p>\n
\nShe said: “Some clarity and facts need to be presented. I\u2019ve been silent and pushing through because I understood that Pras was under duress because of his legal battles and that this was perhaps affecting his judgment, state of mind and character.<\/p>\n
\n“Fact #1: This baseless lawsuit by Pras is full of false claims and unwarranted attacks. It notably omits that he was advanced overpayment for the last tour and has failed to repay substantial loans extended by myself as an act of goodwill. Last year\u2019s tour was put together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’. It was being planned whether the Fugees were involved or not.<\/p>\n
\n“Fact #2: The tour was expanded to incorporate the Fugees because I found out that Pras was in trouble and would need money to aid his legal defense.<\/p>\n
\n“Fact #3: Pras was given a $3M advance for the tour, which he said he required to pay his legal fees. Wyclef and Myself deferred our full advances to make sure he had what he needed and was able to go. I covered most of the tour expenses, as the majority of the tour advance had gone to Pras. An agreement was put in place to secure the repayment of the money he was advanced. Pras has not paid back the money he was advanced, and is currently in breach of this agreement.<\/p>\n
\n“Fact #4: Because my tour, band, production, and set up were already happening, the Fugees set utilized this same production. I absorbed most of the expenses myself, produced the show, put together the entire set (with Wyclef\u2019s participation for the Fugees and Wyclef\u2019s set). Pras basically just had to show up and perform.”<\/p>\n
\nLauryn alleged Pras had thanked her for “saving” him with the tour and insisted she still hopes “things work out” for her bandmate, despite his legal action.<\/p>\n
\nShe continued: “Fact #5: As of the last tour Pras thanked me for \u2018saving his life\u2019. (I have the receipts.)<\/p>\n
\n“Fact #6: I am not in the business of kicking anyone, especially when they\u2019re down, which is why I haven\u2019t responded to date. It is absolutely disheartening to see Pras in this position, my band mate and someone I considered a friend but this leads us to Fact #7, which probably should have been Fact #1\u2026<\/p>\n
\n“Fact #7: I was not in Pras\u2019 life when he decided to make the unfortunate decision that lead to his current legal troubles. I did not advise that he make that decision and therefore am in no way responsible for his decision and its consequences though I have taken it upon myself to help. Despite his attacks, I am still compassionate and hope things work out for him.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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