Lauryn Hill - American rapper and singer-songwriter.

 Lauryn Hill - American rapper and singer-songwriter.

Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.

[1] She began her career while still in high school as a member of the Fugees. She rose to greater fame when she released her first solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

[2] The album received critical acclaim, won many awards, including five Grammy Awards, and was commercially successful.

[3] After the release of her debut album, she took a four-year break. In 2002, Hill released MTV Unplugged No. 2.0, an album with more personal content that was recorded live, mostly solo with an acoustic guitar.

[4] In recent years, she has recorded songs for soundtracks and has performed at secular music festivals. Hill has six children.

[5]Birth name

Lauryn Noelle Hill

Born

May 25, 1975 (age 48)

New Jersey, U.S.

Origin

New Jersey, U.S.

Genres

R&B

Hip hop

soul

reggae fusion

Occupation(s)

Singer-songwriter, Producer, Actress

Instruments

Vocals, guitar, piano

Years active

1987–present

Labels

Columbia, Ruffhouse

Website

lauryn-hill.com