DM me suggestions and ideas on Instagram! They tend to get lost on me here. "Killing Me Softly" is a song originally written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel and made famous by Roberta Flack in 1973. The Fugees, a hip-hop group comprised of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel, covered the song in 1996 and it became a hit once again. The Fugees' version of "Killing Me Softly" features a sample from the song "Bonita Applebum" by A Tribe Called Quest and incorporates rap verses by Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel in addition to Lauryn Hill's soulful vocals. The song was included on the group's album "The Score" and was released as a single in 1996. The Fugees' version of "Killing Me Softly" was a massive commercial success, topping the charts in multiple countries and earning the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1997. The song's popularity has endured, and it is often cited as one of the greatest cover songs of all time. #thefugees #killingmesoftly #wyclefjean #laurynhill