Overview
- John Legend earned his first musical credit playing piano on Lauryn Hill's 'Everything Is Everything' from her 1998 album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.'
- He was introduced to Lauryn Hill while still a student at the University of Pennsylvania and secured the opportunity through a mini-audition.
- Legend was credited under his birth name, John R. Stephens, and received $500 for his contribution to the landmark album.
- Lauryn Hill's 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' is celebrated as one of the greatest albums of all time, with a lasting impact on the music industry.
- Legend is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his debut album 'Get Lifted' with a deluxe edition release and a world tour starting in May 2025.