1 day ago
Lauryn Hill defended her former partner Rohan Marley on Instagram after a social media influencer dubbed the businessman a "tyrant."
Last week, influencer Mayowa posted an Instagram reel breaking down the past relationship between the eight-time Grammy winner and Marley, with whom she shares five children. The exes dated from the mid-90s until roughly 2009. In Mayowa's reel, she referenced Marley marrying his second wife, Barbara Fialho. Marley, who's the son of late reggae icon Bob Marley, was previously married to Geraldine Khawly and divorced Fialho in 2020 after one year of marriage.
"I've always felt like Lauryn Hill's music felt so incredibly sad," Mayowa said, adding that it seemed like the vocalist was "trying to make up for something."
"Her music sometimes seemed self-flagellating, like she was trying to hurt herself to be deserving of love," she continued, adding that Marley "destroyed" Hill.
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Last week, influencer Mayowa posted an Instagram reel breaking down the past relationship between the eight-time Grammy winner and Marley, with whom she shares five children. The exes dated from the mid-90s until roughly 2009. In Mayowa's reel, she referenced Marley marrying his second wife, Barbara Fialho. Marley, who's the son of late reggae icon Bob Marley, was previously married to Geraldine Khawly and divorced Fialho in 2020 after one year of marriage.
"I've always felt like Lauryn Hill's music felt so incredibly sad," Mayowa said, adding that it seemed like the vocalist was "trying to make up for something."
"Her music sometimes seemed self-flagellating, like she was trying to hurt herself to be deserving of love," she continued, adding that Marley "destroyed" Hill.
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6 days ago
Hill and Marley dated for about a decade and have five children together. Despite never marrying, the two have remained co-parents to the children, each of whom had a moment during Hill's BET Living Legend Award performance at the 2026 BET Awards.
Despite being apart for more than 15 years, Lauryn Hill will still go to bat for Rohan Marley.
Last week, Nigerian influencer Mayowa shared a reel breaking down the relationship between Fugees singer and Marley, including their split and Marley's marriage to his second wife, Barbara Fialho. Mayowa referred to Marley as a "tyrant" and wondered whether he was the reason Hill's music sounded "so sad" to her, later uploading a video of her 2001 "MTV Unplugged" performance, focusing on a clip in which Hill is visibly crying while performing.
The video caught Hill's attention and she responded in the comments.
"I might agree with some of the self-deprecation part, there are reasons for that, but while Rohan and I were in relationship I was NOT being done dirty," Hill wrote.
#relationship
Despite being apart for more than 15 years, Lauryn Hill will still go to bat for Rohan Marley.
Last week, Nigerian influencer Mayowa shared a reel breaking down the relationship between Fugees singer and Marley, including their split and Marley's marriage to his second wife, Barbara Fialho. Mayowa referred to Marley as a "tyrant" and wondered whether he was the reason Hill's music sounded "so sad" to her, later uploading a video of her 2001 "MTV Unplugged" performance, focusing on a clip in which Hill is visibly crying while performing.
The video caught Hill's attention and she responded in the comments.
"I might agree with some of the self-deprecation part, there are reasons for that, but while Rohan and I were in relationship I was NOT being done dirty," Hill wrote.
#relationship
28 days ago
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Thomas Flohr, the 65-year-old founder, chairman, and CEO of VistaJet, based in St. Moritz, Switzerland, about his daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.
I started my career at a Chicago-based technology firm in 1985 and rose through the ranks. I later acquired most of the company's European operations through my company, Comprendium Investment.
My frequent business travel in the early 2000s exposed me to the shortcomings of private aviation. At the time, I found the private jet experience to be inconsistent and underwhelming. The service quality didn't match the level of luxury that clients paying $10,000 to $15,000 an hour expected. I didn't see a good solution in the market and initially thought about paying for fractional jet ownership before deciding against it.
Business Insider's Power Hours series gives readers an inside look at how powerful leaders in business structure their workday. Reach out to editor Lauryn Haas to share your daily routine.
After exploring all other options, I bought a Learjet 60 in 2003, and that plane became the foundation for starting VistaJet in 2004. Vista is a private aviation subscription service that provides access to over 270 customized business jets for clients in 187 countries.
#vistajet #routine
I started my career at a Chicago-based technology firm in 1985 and rose through the ranks. I later acquired most of the company's European operations through my company, Comprendium Investment.
My frequent business travel in the early 2000s exposed me to the shortcomings of private aviation. At the time, I found the private jet experience to be inconsistent and underwhelming. The service quality didn't match the level of luxury that clients paying $10,000 to $15,000 an hour expected. I didn't see a good solution in the market and initially thought about paying for fractional jet ownership before deciding against it.
Business Insider's Power Hours series gives readers an inside look at how powerful leaders in business structure their workday. Reach out to editor Lauryn Haas to share your daily routine.
After exploring all other options, I bought a Learjet 60 in 2003, and that plane became the foundation for starting VistaJet in 2004. Vista is a private aviation subscription service that provides access to over 270 customized business jets for clients in 187 countries.
#vistajet #routine
29 days ago
Mama June Shannon is standing behind her daughter Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird as the reality star moves deeper into adult entertainment, but she still has concerns about the long-term consequences. Pumpkin has expanded her career by creating explicit OF content and dancing at strip clubs following her 2024 divorce from Josh Efird. Although June acknowledged that her daughter is old enough to make her own choices, the "Mama June: Family Crisis" star warned that the money may eventually come with a personal cost.
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Speaking to TMZ, June said she supports Pumpkin's decision but cautioned that "all money ain't good money." Her primary concern is the permanence of the content and the possibility that Pumpkin's four children could discover it when they are older.
While the children may not currently understand what OF is, June noted that the material could remain online and become accessible to them in the future. Despite those reservations, June insisted the career change has not caused a rift between her and her daughter. Pumpkin is an adult, and June believes the final decision belongs to her.
The reality star also does not necessarily believe Pumpkin will regret creating the content. According to June, her daughter has always been outgoing and is currently enjoying herself while pursuing what she wants.
#june #money #adult
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Speaking to TMZ, June said she supports Pumpkin's decision but cautioned that "all money ain't good money." Her primary concern is the permanence of the content and the possibility that Pumpkin's four children could discover it when they are older.
While the children may not currently understand what OF is, June noted that the material could remain online and become accessible to them in the future. Despite those reservations, June insisted the career change has not caused a rift between her and her daughter. Pumpkin is an adult, and June believes the final decision belongs to her.
The reality star also does not necessarily believe Pumpkin will regret creating the content. According to June, her daughter has always been outgoing and is currently enjoying herself while pursuing what she wants.
#june #money #adult
2 months ago
The BET Awards are back for another year of celebrating Black excellence in entertainment.
Hosted by comedian Druski for the first time, the June 28 awards show will recognize the best of the best in music, film, TV and sports. Cardi B leads the field with six nominations, and the rapper will also take the stage for a performance — just one of several performers on a star-studded lineup that includes Doja Cat, RAYE, Doechii and more.
Lauryn Hill will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award, while Teyana Taylor will accept the first Icon of the Year Award.
As celebrities make their way into the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, see photos of all their looks as they hit the red carpet.
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Hosted by comedian Druski for the first time, the June 28 awards show will recognize the best of the best in music, film, TV and sports. Cardi B leads the field with six nominations, and the rapper will also take the stage for a performance — just one of several performers on a star-studded lineup that includes Doja Cat, RAYE, Doechii and more.
Lauryn Hill will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award, while Teyana Taylor will accept the first Icon of the Year Award.
As celebrities make their way into the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, see photos of all their looks as they hit the red carpet.
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