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	Lauryn Noelle Hill was born on May 26, 1975, in South Orange, New Jersey. She showed artistic talent from an early age and appeared in television and film as a teenager, including a recurring role on the soap opera "As the World Turns." In high school, Hill joined with Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel to form the hip-hop group that would become The Fugees.<ref name="britannica-hill">Britannica, "Lauryn Hill," https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lauryn-Hill.</ref>		Lauryn Noelle Hill was born on May 26, 1975, in South Orange, New Jersey. She showed artistic talent from an early age and appeared in television and film as a teenager, including a recurring role on the soap opera "As the World Turns." In high school, Hill joined with Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel to form the hip-hop group that would become The Fugees.<ref name="britannica-hill">Britannica, "Lauryn Hill," https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lauryn-Hill.</ref>

	The Fugees achieved massive commercial and critical success with their 1996 album "The Score," which sold over 22 million copies worldwide and produced hit singles including their cover of Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly." The album established Hill as one of the most talented artists in hip-hop.<ref name="~~wiki~~-hill">~~Wikipedia~~, "Lauryn Hill," https://en.~~wikipedia~~.~~org~~/~~wiki~~/~~Lauryn_Hill~~</ref>		The Fugees achieved massive commercial and critical success with their 1996 album "The Score," which sold over 22 million copies worldwide and produced hit singles including their cover of Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly." The album established Hill as one of the most talented artists in hip-hop.<ref name="grammy-hill">Grammy Awards, "Lauryn Hill Artist Profile," https://www.grammy.com/artists/lauryn-hill/4339.</ref>

	=== Solo Success and "Miseducation" ===		=== Solo Success and "Miseducation" ===
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	=== Retreat from Public Life ===		=== Retreat from Public Life ===

	Despite her extraordinary success, Hill largely withdrew from public life after "Miseducation." She released one divisive live album in 2002 and made sporadic appearances but never released another studio album. Her retreat from the industry generated endless speculation about the causes—some attributed it to mental health struggles, conflicts with record labels, spiritual seeking, or simple exhaustion from fame.<ref name="~~wiki~~-hill" />		Despite her extraordinary success, Hill largely withdrew from public life after "Miseducation." She released one divisive live album in 2002 and made sporadic appearances but never released another studio album. Her retreat from the industry generated endless speculation about the causes—some attributed it to mental health struggles, conflicts with record labels, spiritual seeking, or simple exhaustion from fame.<ref name="grammy-hill" />

	During this period of withdrawal, Hill continued to earn income from royalties and occasional performances but failed to maintain the financial and tax compliance obligations that her earnings required.<ref name="klasing-associates">Klasing Associates, "Lauryn Hill's Tax Evasion," https://klasing-associates.com/lauryn-hills-tax-evasion/.</ref>		During this period of withdrawal, Hill continued to earn income from royalties and occasional performances but failed to maintain the financial and tax compliance obligations that her earnings required.<ref name="klasing-associates">Klasing Associates, "Lauryn Hill's Tax Evasion," https://klasing-associates.com/lauryn-hills-tax-evasion/.</ref>
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	Hill was ordered to report to prison on July 8, 2013. She surrendered as ordered and began serving her sentence at FCI Danbury, a federal correctional institution in Connecticut that includes a minimum-security prison camp for female inmates. The facility has housed other notable inmates and was reportedly the inspiration for the setting of the television series "Orange Is the New Black."<ref name="rolling-stone-prison" />		Hill was ordered to report to prison on July 8, 2013. She surrendered as ordered and began serving her sentence at FCI Danbury, a federal correctional institution in Connecticut that includes a minimum-security prison camp for female inmates. The facility has housed other notable inmates and was reportedly the inspiration for the setting of the television series "Orange Is the New Black."<ref name="rolling-stone-prison" />

	Hill served her three-month sentence without reported incident and was released in October 2013. She then completed three months of home confinement with electronic monitoring as required by her sentence.<ref name="~~wiki~~-hill" />		Hill served her three-month sentence without reported incident and was released in October 2013. She then completed three months of home confinement with electronic monitoring as required by her sentence.<ref name="grammy-hill" />

	== Post-Release Career ==		== Post-Release Career ==

	Following her release, Hill returned to performing, though her career has continued to be marked by unpredictability. She has toured and made appearances but has not released a new studio album. Her concerts have sometimes been controversial due to late start times and unconventional performances, though she retains a devoted fanbase who celebrate her artistry and musical legacy.<ref name="~~wiki~~-hill" />		Following her release, Hill returned to performing, though her career has continued to be marked by unpredictability. She has toured and made appearances but has not released a new studio album. Her concerts have sometimes been controversial due to late start times and unconventional performances, though she retains a devoted fanbase who celebrate her artistry and musical legacy.<ref name="grammy-hill" />

	== Public Statements and Positions ==		== Public Statements and Positions ==
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	At sentencing, Hill expressed remorse and accepted responsibility for her failure to file. She acknowledged that she had made mistakes and accepted the consequences imposed by the court.		At sentencing, Hill expressed remorse and accepted responsibility for her failure to file. She acknowledged that she had made mistakes and accepted the consequences imposed by the court.

	Since her release, Hill has not extensively relitigated her case in public, though she has continued to be outspoken on topics including artistic integrity and the music industry's treatment of artists.<ref name="~~wiki~~-hill" />		Since her release, Hill has not extensively relitigated her case in public, though she has continued to be outspoken on topics including artistic integrity and the music industry's treatment of artists.<ref name="grammy-hill" />

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	* ~~[[Fat_Joe\|~~Fat Joe]]		* Fat Joe
	* ~~[[Wesley_Snipes\|~~Wesley Snipes]]		* Wesley Snipes
	* ~~[[Prison_Consultants\|~~Prison Consultants]]		* Prison Consultants


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