Wyclef Jean discussed the financial impact of the Fugees' hit "Killing Me Softly" on the original songwriter, Lori Lieberman, during an episode of the 85 South Show. The rapper revealed that the 1996 Fugees' version generated seven figures for Lieberman, who had penned the original song recorded in 1972. Lieberman's version gained recognition when Roberta Flack covered it in 1973, and the Fugees' rendition on their Grammy-winning album "The Score" further propelled its success. Wyclef emphasized the importance of owning copyrights and compositions for financial success in the music industry, acknowledging the significant earnings generated for Lieberman. Despite her contributions, Lieberman faced challenges in receiving proper credit and financial compensation for the song's success.