Ms. Lauryn Hill and her son, YG Marley, stole the spotlight during this week’s episode of The Tonight Show.
On Tuesday, May 14, the 48-year-old singer, known for her hit “Doo Wop,” took the stage alongside her son, whom she shares with former football player Rohan Marley.
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Their performance was a seamless blend of the past and present, as they delivered a soulful medley. Hill revisited her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” from her iconic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, while YG Marley showcased his latest singles, “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” from 2023 and “Survival,” released just this week.
Accompanied by a live band and three backup singers, the duo brought depth and energy to the stage. Hill, adorned in a yellow blazer over a white blouse and baggy black trousers, kicked off the set with a stripped-down rendition of “Ex-Factor.” As her son joined her onstage, they transitioned seamlessly into a reggae-infused performance of “Praise Jah in the Moonlight.”
YG Marley then took the spotlight with his new single “Survival,” which pays homage to his grandfather Bob Marley’s legacy. The song, featuring songwriting credits from Hill and interpolating Bob Marley’s 1979 track “Ambush in the Night,” showcased YG’s lyrical prowess and Hill’s influence.
During “Survival,” Hill delivered a powerful freestyle, touching on political themes and referencing activists like Black Panther Huey Newton and Malcolm X.
This captivating performance comes ahead of Hill’s 25th-anniversary tour celebrating The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Originally co-headlined with The Fugees’ Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, the tour is set to resume later this year after a postponement announced by Hill in November.
