Footage shows Dave Chappelle protesting Fugees’ set being cut short at Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! festival: “You’re fucking up history”
Footage shows comedian Dave Chappelle objecting after the Fugees’ reunion performance at Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! festival in Milton Keynes was stopped abruptly. He argued that organisers were disrupting a historic moment for fans, while the venue said it was legally required to end the event at 11pm under its licence.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean took the stage at 10pm on 7 August, leaving little time for a planned two-hour set that reportedly included guest appearances from Tiwa Savage, Gunna and Little Simz. Their microphones were switched off at 11pm as they tried to address the crowd, prompting frustration from attendees and Chappelle, who was hosting; Wyclef said the group hoped to continue the event next year.
- Fugees’ set ended at 11pm due to venue licensing restrictions.
- Dave Chappelle criticised the abrupt stoppage on stage.
- Wyclef Jean said the group hoped to return next year.