Ms. Lauryn Hill to kick off Miseducation anniversary tour in Tampa

Ready or not, here she comes.

Ms. Lauryn Hill is returning to Tampa to kick off a tour with the Fugees and YG Marley.

The Miseducation Anniversary Tour will begin Friday, Aug. 9, at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre — we hope.

Hill had a Dec. 8, 2023, show scheduled with the Fugees at Amalie Arena for the 25th anniversary of the iconic 1998 album, “The Miseducation of Ms. Lauryn Hill.” She postponed a month prior to the event date, citing vocal strain.

“As many of you may know, I’ve been battling serious vocal strain for the past month,” the singer shared in a statement in November. “I made it through each show by taking prescribed prednisone, but this can be detrimental to the body when taken in large amounts over long periods of time. In order to prevent any long term negative affect on my voice and my body, I need to take time off to allow for real vocal recovery so that I can discontinue the medication completely.”

Prior to that, Hill was supposed to play a 20th anniversary show for her solo record at Al Lang Stadium in 2018. She canceled due to “unforeseen production issues.”

“Lauryn Hill is a notoriously erratic live performer, often showing up late to gigs, but usually putting on an excellent show once she gets there,” wrote then-Tampa Bay Times music critic Jay Cridlin. “If she gets there.”

The upcoming tour will feature songs from “The Score” and “The Miseducation of Ms. Lauryn Hill.” The latter was listed at No. 1 on Apple Music’s recent 100 Best Albums list. It was the first hip-hop record to win a Grammy for Album of the Year, and helped Hill became the first woman to take home five Grammy Awards in one evening.

Get tickets for Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees in Tampa

A general ticket sale kicks off 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com. A presale for Citi cardholders begins 10 a.m. Tuesday through citientertainment.com.

VIP packages include a photo opportunity with Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees, an autographed poster, special merchandise and access to premium tickets and a VIP lounge. The artist is donating $2 from each ticket to MLH Fund, which benefits several local and worldwide groups dedicated to African diaspora-related causes.