Happy birthday! Lauryn Hill turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 25, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 50 on Sunday, May. 25, 2025.

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Fugees ex-lead singer Lauryn Hill is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Lauryn Hill has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hill, a cultural icon

Born in South Orange on May 25, 1975, Lauryn Hill's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hill's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Lauryn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lauryn Hill as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Lauryn, you're the best!