Jay-Z Brings Out Lauryn Hill and Wyclef at ‘Jay-Z30’ London Concert
Jay-Z's 'Jay-Z30' concert in London featured surprise appearances by Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, marking a mini-Fugees reunion. The event is part of a busy year for the rapper, which includes a documentary series and additional tour dates.
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Jay-Z Brings Out Lauryn Hill and Wyclef at ‘Jay-Z30’ London Concert Jay-Z's "Jay-Z30" tour has been filled with guest appearances and his opening night at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was no exception: He brought out Lauryn Hill and Wyclef for a mini-Fugees reunion on their 1996 hits "Ready or Not," "Killing Me Softly" and "Fu-Gee-La." The show was introduced by Idris Elba, intoning his intro to Jay's 2007 "American Gangster" album, and In a nod to local talent, South London rapper Giggs took the stage after being shouted out.
He also shined a spotlight on his wife Beyonce in one of the stadium's boxes, as it was her birthday (which she herself observed by releasing a 20 th anniversary edition of her 2006 album "Bday" on Friday). However, she did not join him onstage.
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