Lauryn Hill Speaks Out On Nicki Minaj Hot97 Mishap

New York's famed Hot97 Summer Jam 2012 is probably going down in history as one of the more controversial shows. With Nicki Minaj and Young Money ousting themselves from the festivities others have spoken out including Funkmaster Flex and now Ms. Lauryn Hill. Read below to learn what the reclusive star had to say: 

 

No disrespect to Nicki, but I need to clear up an inaccuracy. I was not scheduled to be a special guest on her set at Summer Jam, I was invited by Nas to perform with him. I don't have details on exactly what transpired between the station and the artists, but I do support artists standing by their beliefs, and walking with integrity. We have to find a better way to commercially exploit music, while giving artists their proper respect. This cannot be done while taking their contributions for granted, or trying to control the scope of their growth and power through threats and fear tactics. We can do better than this, there is a better way, or else 'we' (the proverbial we) find ourselves in danger of being hypocrites!!!