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

VladTV · Mar 11, 2026 · 1h 21m

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…