Though hip-hop/R&B star Ms. Lauryn Hill mostly makes headlines for cancelling shows these days, the singer was in full form when she appeared at the famed First Avenue venue last night. Hill is on her Caravan tour, and rolled into Minneapolis, MN with an awe-inspiring full band performance.
Naturally, fans were keeping their fingers crossed for a tribute to the late, great Prince. Not only were Lauryn Hill and Prince friends, but the Purple One actually helped take care of Hill’s children when she was in trouble during 2012-2013. When you consider the choice of venue – First Avenue was the home to most of the Purple Rain film – the decision to cover Prince was almost inevitable.
In the middle of the show, Hill brought out a rendition of Prince’s classic hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Watch the fan-shot footage below, courtesy of Nick Basgen.