Lauryn Hill

'I am the architect of my creative expression,' Ms. Hill responds.

John Legend, D'Angelo, Jazmine Sullivan and more credit Hill's album for their approach to honest songwriting.

This is not a competition, but albums by Erykah Badu, Brandy, Aretha Franklin and Maxwell were also great and deserve recognition.

L-Boogie turned a street vernacular into a karmic mantra with her special effects-driven visual.

On August 25 in hip-hop history, Mary J. Blige put out her first Top 10 single, while 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' dropped, Bobby Brown gave us the long-awaited follow-up to 'Don't Be Cruel' and Black Star's only album was released.

Hill's debut solo single was everywhere in the summer of 98. We look back at the key ingredients to the success of the single.

As we remember 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' we look back at how the student became the teacher, and why it is important to remember the message over the controversies.

Three different directors with three different visions managed to produce cooperative work that collectively tells a story of an artist's strength, determination and artistry.

Two decades after the release of her stellar album, 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' the singer/rapper has inspired a new generation as they sample her lyrics and songs. Here are the best ones.

Hip-hop and R&B have come a long way on MTV. We're looking back at 25 of the best performances on the MTV VMAs.