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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 9:20:11 GMT -5
Oprah has approached Lauryn about doing an interview, but she has yet to receive a response.
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Post by JenkseyArt on Jun 29, 2012 13:36:42 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill pleads guilty in NJ to tax charges
NEWARK, N.J. — Eight-time Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty Friday to not paying federal taxes on more than $1.5 million earned over three years.
Appearing in U.S. District Court in Newark, Hill admitted failing to file tax returns from 2005 to 2007. She faces a maximum one-year sentence on each of the three counts. She was charged three weeks ago.
Dressed in a dark jacket, white button-up shirt and a long reddish-orange skirt, Hill declined to comment after Friday's hearing. During the hearing, attorney Nathan Hochman indicated that Hill planned to pay back the taxes she owes.
U.S. Magistrate Michael Shipp initially scheduled sentencing for early October but agreed to delay it until late November to give Hill time to make repayment.
Hill admitted she didn't pay taxes on about $818,000 earned in 2005, $222,000 in 2006 and $761,000 in 2007. The money was earned by four corporations she owned.
The 37-year-old South Orange resident got her start with The Fugees and began her solo career in 1998 with the critically acclaimed album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
She then largely disappeared from public view to raise her six children, five of whom she had with Rohan Marley, the son of famed reggae singer Bob Marley.
After the charges were brought, Hill posted a long statement on her Tumblr page that decried pop culture's "climate of hostility, false entitlement, manipulation, racial prejudice, sexism and ageism." She explained that she hasn't paid taxes since she withdrew from society to guarantee the safety and well-being of herself and her family.
Hill hinted Friday that she might expand on those comments at her sentencing. When Shipp asked her if anyone had directly or indirectly influenced her decision to plead guilty, she replied, "Indirectly, I've been advised my ability to speak out directly is for another time, at sentencing."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2012 16:05:49 GMT -5
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jun 29, 2012 16:09:15 GMT -5
Pretty much all good will I had for this woman is long gone now. She can go crawl back under her rock for all I care. Pop culture does not need her. We have Janelle Monae. In other news, maybe after seeing that outfit, she can audition for The Color Purple off-off Broadway.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2012 16:44:07 GMT -5
Aw, I still love Lauryn and I really do respect her.
Hope everything turns out the best for her.
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Post by Sir Benji on Jun 29, 2012 17:53:34 GMT -5
I respect Lauryn even more than I did before.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Jun 29, 2012 21:03:07 GMT -5
Ugh. Her outfit is hella cute.
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Post by musicjunky318 on Jun 29, 2012 21:12:17 GMT -5
Lauryn I love you. I feel bad for the kids. She's not with Rohan anymore right?
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Jun 29, 2012 21:23:46 GMT -5
Poor her.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jun 30, 2012 9:44:01 GMT -5
She's fuckin' nuts.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jun 30, 2012 12:24:39 GMT -5
I respect Lauryn even more than I did before. As a hardworking taxpayer, I find it hard to support an admitted tax evader but...sure.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2012 19:17:41 GMT -5
I actually like her outfit.
Ive been wanting this chick to come back for a long time... I forget about her now. :/
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Jul 3, 2012 19:27:38 GMT -5
I respect Lauryn even more than I did before. As a hardworking taxpayer, I find it hard to support an admitted tax evader but...sure. Oh c'mon... she's cuckoo... you can't expect her to file a tax return...
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Post by Evergreen on Jul 4, 2012 16:53:32 GMT -5
Yeah, the outfit is RIGHT on trend. Bitch may be crazy but she's still as gorgeous as she's always been.
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Post by Jack on Jul 4, 2012 17:45:00 GMT -5
Lauryn, for the most part, dresses awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2012 17:39:03 GMT -5
Lauryn performed at The Roots’ 4th of July Jam in Philadelphia.
Here's a clip of her performance.
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Post by Rican@ on Jul 6, 2012 11:01:24 GMT -5
Her voice is quite raspy now. I haven't heard her live in a while
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Post by hidizzyguy on Jul 6, 2012 11:19:01 GMT -5
There's TONS of footage from her last tour all over YouTube. You'll probably see some on the earlier pages of this thread. Her voice is not the same, but she still has her very unique tone and natural runs that just move you. Particularly when she covers Roberta Flack.
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Post by Sir Benji on Jul 7, 2012 15:07:56 GMT -5
I respect Lauryn even more than I did before. As a hardworking taxpayer, I find it hard to support an admitted tax evader but...sure. lmao. That's not the reason why I have more respect for her but I digress.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2012 10:03:30 GMT -5
Lauryn performed "If I Ruled The World" with Nas at the Openair Festival in Switzerland. You know Lauryn's got bills (or late taxes) to pay when she's performing everywhere.
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Post by K. on Jul 8, 2012 12:25:59 GMT -5
You know Lauryn's got bills (or late taxes) to pay when she's performing everywhere. Maybe we'll finally get a half-assed album from her or something.
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Post by George on Aug 1, 2012 14:32:10 GMT -5
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Post by vantiboy3 on Aug 20, 2012 12:00:13 GMT -5
And there she (Lauryn) kills ANOTHER most anticipated moment in music history. Am i the only one left who is waiting (praying!) for a Lauryn Hill comeback???? Because everyone else has already given up on her. I'll even settle for another live album girl!! Just give me something! There's only so many times you can spin THE MISSEDUCATION! At first i loved playing it. Now i just cry whenever i hear it!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 12:02:16 GMT -5
Lauryn clearly has no interest in being a celebrity and not even Oprah's money is going to convince her to be back in the industry.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Aug 20, 2012 13:31:35 GMT -5
She's told her story plenty many times already, and it's even in her music.
She just wants to move on.
She has a gift. But she also has many other blessings (children).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2012 13:32:43 GMT -5
I don't want to hear new music from her but I would honestly pay good money to see a really well done introspective documentary on her that goes beyond the typical "Behind the Music" special. She is a really fascinating person.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 20, 2012 17:37:14 GMT -5
I personally think she sucks as a person and don't desire anything else from her. If people stop abiding her self-aggrandizing whims to be called "Miss Lauryn Hill", maybe she will fade into obscurity as the one-album wonder she is. There is no need for canonizing this woman. Yes, Miseducation was a great album but there have been better and from better human beings.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2012 14:35:28 GMT -5
Lauryn at Chris Lighty's funeral
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NAS AND LAURYN HILL ANNOUNCE ‘LIFE IS GOOD/BLACK RAGE’ TOURHip-hop history is about to be made. Nas and Lauryn Hill are teaming up this fall on their co-headlining “Life Is Good/Black Rage” tour. Nas will kick off the U.S. trek on October 6 in Columbia, Maryland. The hip-hop icons will meet up for their first joint show on October 29 in Dallas, Texas. The tour shares its name with Nas’ latest album Life Is Good and “Black Rage,” a new song by Ms. Hill about the derivative effects of racial inequity and abuse. The record, which will be released this fall, is described by Ms. Hill as a juxtaposition to the statement “life is good,” which she believes can only be so when these long standing issues are addressed and resolved. “I use the performance platform as an opportunity to express the energy of that moment, and the intention behind it,” said the former Fugees frontwoman. “I’ve been a long standing rebel against the stale, over commoditization. As artists we have opportunity to help the public evolve, raise consciousness and awareness, teach, heal, enlighten and inspire in ways the democratic process may not be able to touch. So we keep it moving.” “This is history,” said Nas. “Better late than never. Life is good!” Tickets go on sale this Friday, with a pre-sale in select markets beginning Thursday. “Life Is Good/Black Rage” Tour Dates Oct. 6 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (NAS ONLY) Oct. 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona State Fairgrounds (NAS ONLY) Oct. 26 – Asheville, NC – MOOG Festival (NAS ONLY) Oct. 27 – Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park (NAS ONLY) Oct. 28 – New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Festival (NAS ONLY) Oct. 29 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom Oct. 31 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Nov. 2 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle Nov. 3 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa Theatre (NAS ONLY) Nov. 4 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall Nov. 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory Nov. 9 – Rochester, NY – Main Street Armory(NAS ONLY) Nov. 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Nov. 14 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre Nov. 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium Nov. 17 – Magna, UT – Salt Air Nov. 19 – Oakland, CA – Fox Oakland Theater Dec. 31 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall (NAS ONLY) www.rap-up.com/2012/09/19/nas-and-lauryn-hill-announce-life-is-goodblack-rage-tour
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