Producer Savan Kotecha told "Vulture" that he and Ariana Grande were inspired by Lauryn Hill and "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" album during the recording of Grande's fourth studio album "Sweetener". Ella Mai, Rihanna, Childish Gambino, H.E.R., and Adele have all called the album their personal favorite album of all time, additionally rappers J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar have listed it as their favorite album by a female artist. In an interview with the New York Post, Erykah Badu called Hill her hero. Primarily a rapper, Lizzo incorporated singing into her debut record. She stated in an interview in 2018, "I was always afraid of being a singer, but then when I heard Lauryn Hill, I was like, maybe I can do both," further adding that her debut album was inspired by The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, "rapping, singing, being political." Nicki Minaj has made mention of Hill's influence on her on multiple occasions; Including on 2020 US number-one single "Say So Remix", In which Minaj raps, "Spittin' like Weezy, Foxy, plus Lauryn". Minaj has also referred to Hill as her idol and quoted her in her high school year book. John Legend credits Hill for helping him launch a career into the music industry. Multiple artist have titled projects after Hill's debut solo album including indie singer St. Vincent("Masseduction)," rappers Calboy & Lil Wayne("Miseducation"), and Lil' Kim("Mis-education of Lil' Kim"). Beyoncé was inspired by Lauryn Hill during the making of her fourth album "4". R&B singer Kehlani, has a tattoo of the singer on her arm. Colbie Caillat launched a music career after hearing Hill's singing in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Rapsody and Bebe Rexha have referred to Hill as their biggest musical inspiration. After performing with Hill, The Weeknd described the experience as the "Most important experience of my life". During her 2018 Grammy award acceptance speech, singer Rosalía thanked Hill for being an inspiration to her.