Legacy and Influences
Lauryn Hill has been cited as an influence by many, especially those in the neo-soul movement of the 2000s. Musicians who have acknowledged Hill's importance or influence include Amy Winehouse, Prince, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Jazmine Sullivan, among others. In 2005, Talib Kweli released a song about the singer, titled "Ms. Hill", on Right About Now.
Michelle Obama, wife of U.S. President Barack Obama, told the BBC that she frequently listens to Hill's music on her iPod, while 2008 Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain's daughter Meghan stated that her father listens to Hill: "I borrowed his car once in D.C., and I was looking through CDs, and I was like, 'Oh, Lauryn Hill.'" Actors Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington are also reportedly fans of the singer. D'Angelo, who appeared on "Nothing Even Matters," referred in an interview to at least one church reportedly having used the song in a service.
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