Pras of The Fugees Tells His Life Story (Unreleased Full Interview)

In this classic 2016 VladTV interview, Pras Michel of The Fugees breaks down the rise, fall, and legacy of one of hip-hop’s most influential groups .Pras details how The Fugees originally formed under the name “Tranzlator Crew,” how Lauryn Hill joined the group in eighth grade, and how Wyclef later became a key member. He shares the behind-the-scenes story of signing to Columbia despite lower upfront money, explaining why the group chose long-term vision over short-term advances.He reflects on the group’s rocky debut, Blunted on Reality, which initially sold only a handful of copies before the massive success of The Score. Pras describes the euphoric moment of realizing the album would be historic, eventually selling over 20 million copies worldwide. He also talks about building the Booga Basement studio, the Ready or Not sample lawsuit, and the discipline behind keeping advances low to maximize long-term profit.The interview dives into group tensions, including the rumored Wyclef and Lauryn Hill relationship, internal egos, and why the Fugees ultimately couldn’t recreate the magic of The Score. Pras explains why Lauryn Hill stepped away from recording, calling her “the epitome of an artist” who only creates when inspired.Pras also shares personal stories about Tupac, including squashing misunderstandings before Tupac’s death, as well as his decision to donate $1.2 million to a super PAC supporting Barack Obama. He discusses political activism, the importance of local voting, and why financial literacy is critical for artists.The interview closes with Pras offering advice to young rappers about investing wisely, avoiding reckless spending, and building generational wealth instead of chasing temporary fame.

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