"Per a March 11 motion, first reported by Rolling Stone and viewed by Pitchfork, the suit has been "dismissed without prejudice, with each party to bear his, her or its own expenses, costs, and attorney's fees." Pras had initially sought compensation for lost income, as well as punitive damages, legal expenses, and more."
"He alleged that Hill's "arrogance" and reputation for being unpunctual to live performances cost him financially, accusing her of refusing a $5 million offer for the Fugees to play Coachella because she would not accept billing below No Doubt."
"The new motion arrives shortly before Pras beings a 14-year prison sentence after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying in November 2025. He was charged with campaign finance crimes in 2019 after allegedly funneling money from a Malaysian businessman, Low Taek Jho (aka Jho Low) into former President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign."
Pras Michel has withdrawn his lawsuit filed against bandmate Ms. Lauryn Hill and her touring company regarding the Fugees' cancelled 2023 reunion tour. The suit, which alleged breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, and improper accounting, sought compensation for lost income and punitive damages. Michel claimed Hill's unpunctuality and refusal to accept lower billing than No Doubt at Coachella caused financial harm. The dismissal occurred without prejudice, meaning each party covers their own legal expenses. This development precedes Michel's 14-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying related to campaign finance crimes involving Malaysian businessman Jho Low.
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