Lauryn Hill Thanks DJ Khaled for Sampling "Fu-Gee-La" on "Nas Album Done"

“May God bless your family and the arrival of your new child.”

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DJ Khaled’s brand new No. 1 album Major Key includes a collaboration with Nas called “Nas Album Done.” The song utilizes a sample from The Fugees‘ 1996 classic ”Fu-Gee-La,” and this didn’t go unnoticed by key group member Lauryn Hill, who shared a note personally thanking Khaled for “blessing up the chune.” She also addressed an open message that Khaled posted on Instagram last week, congratulating him on the arrival of his new child and blessing his family for the future ahead. Check out both letters below.

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