Lauryn Hill Settled Her $370K Legal Troubles With AMEX

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The hefty lawsuit against the rapper has been dropped.

Last year while on her "Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour," news broke that American Express was coming after the hip hop icon. According to Bossip, American Express Nation Bank sued Hill along with "MLH Touring," claiming that she racked up $371,892 for "the price of goods sold and/or services rendered" and didn't pay them back. The court papers were filed with a New Jersey Superior court, but all has been quiet on the lawsuit front since then. 

While it doesn't look like Hill ever officially responded to the lawsuit in court, it seems she's been taking care of settling her debt behind the scenes. Last month, new paperwork was filed by American Express, stating they would be dropping their case against the rapper. As soon as a judge signed on the dotted line, the case was marked as closed.

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Hill has been the subject a few controversies, albeit they have stemmed from her live show antics. Fans have expressed their displeasure at her showing up to concerts late, as was the case in France back in November 2018, if at all. Even so, it's always a positive thing when L-Boogie is out here winning and if anyone can catch her live, they definitely should.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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