

Pras (from The Fugees)
May 17, 2012
Pras, member of the legendary hip-hop group The Fugees, talks about the formation of the group, the challenges they faced, and how Wyclef and Lauryn Hill's relationship caused the band to break up. He also shares a harrowing experience of being kidnapped by Somali Pirates in 2008. Other topics include early encounters with hip-hop, the dilemma of neutrality, dynamics within musical groups, the shocking reality of homelessness on Skid Row, and crossing the border into Ethiopia.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Early Encounters with Hip-Hop
02:45 • 18min
The Formation of The Fuji's and Recording their First Album
21:00 • 22min
The Dilemma of Neutrality
43:29 • 3min
Unprotected Sex and Egos within the Group
46:49 • 3min
Band Dynamics and Punctuality
50:12 • 4min
The Shocking Reality of Homelessness on Skid Row
54:38 • 11min
Conflict in their social circle, movies on Netflix, and attempted interviews with pirates
01:05:53 • 3min
Crossing the Border and Exchange Currency
01:08:50 • 20min
Pras' Comedy Show
01:28:57 • 5min