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John Legend<\/a><\/strong> fans got more than they bargained for at his concert at Barclays Center<\/a> in Brooklyn last.<\/p>\n The Voice<\/a> alum had a surprise guest that left concert-goers in their feels. Legend was joined by the iconic Lauryn Hill<\/a><\/strong>, who gave a powerful performance that has since gone viral.<\/p>\n \u00a0\ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox\ud83c\udfac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Billboard Hip-Hop\/R&B shared a clip from the concert with Legend on the piano as Hill took to the mic, proving she’s still got it decades after she made her mark on R&B and soul music.<\/p>\n \u201cLauryn Hill made a surprise appearance during John Legend\u2019s Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour stop at Barclays Center, performing \u201cEverything Is Everything\u201d with John himself on keys,\u201d read the caption.<\/p>\n Fans ran to the comments to share their thoughts on seeing these two \u201clegends\u201d on stage together. Several left fire emojis, as others let their words describe their feelings.<\/p>\n One fan stated, \u201cSo Dope \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\u201d, while a different fan stated, \u201cAmazing night” and \u201cIt was everything!! Truly.\u201d \u201cStill got that fire!”<\/p>\n Hill also belted out her song “Doo Wop (That Thing)” with a little help from Legend. The footage of that has taken over TikTok. One fan shared a close-up of Hill on stage during that performance, writing, \u201cMS LAURYN HILL surprises everyone at john legends show in BROOKLYN.<\/p>\n Fans couldn\u2019t stop gushing over the iconic singer. \u201cTHIS is the energy we need from Ms. Lauryn Hill!! \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffe,\u201d insisted a fan.<\/p>\n Related: \u201990s Icon Reveals She\u2019s \u2018Excited\u2019 to Perform and \u2018Celebrate the Season\u2019 at Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cG.O.A.T \ud83d\udd25 Still the best female rapper…delivery and lyricist. And she can blow. Whole album was positive and uplifting…25+ years later and still a classic. No bodysuits or sexploitation,\u201d expressed one fan.<\/p>\n More comments included, \u201cShe looks good and still sounds amazing!!\u201d \u201cMan that was POWERFUL\u201d and \u201cA great talent love her still got it.\u201d<\/p>\n Hill celebrated the moment on social media, providing backstory into her relationship with Legend, writing, “Twenty-seven years ago I was introduced to a young man named John, or as Tara Michel, my former schoolmate and then background vocalist referred to him, \u2018Johnny\u2019. We were looking for someone to add \u2018sauce\u2019 to a then stripped down version of Everything Is Everything. He played piano with soul, beauty, reverence and intention for the soul legacy that preceded us. John laid down the near \u2018perfectly imperfect\u2019 piano takes we needed, the rest is history. Not long after, John \u2018Johnny\u2019 Legend would become multi-platinum, multi-award winning recording artist, soulfully penning and crooning his own world-stirring classics.”<\/p>\n “He invited me to join him on stage last night at the Barclay Center. This was an appearance Legend expressed gratitude in the comments, “THANK YOU! I\u2019ll cherish this moment forever. Much love and gratitude for your soul and your artistry and for giving Johnny Stephens a chance on Track 13!! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe”<\/p>\n Next: \u2018General Hospital\u2019 Stars Give \u2018Phenomenal\u2019 Performance Of \u2018Twist And Shout\u2019 At Graceland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the Celebs<\/a> section. 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Twenty-seven years in the making,” she exclaimed.<\/p>\n