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February 1, 2026
Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan on his lip-syncing downfall and Grammys comeback: ‘The truth will set you free’
Three decades after having his Grammy rescinded as part of the notorious duo, he is a nominee once more, for the audiobook of his unflinching memoir. ‘I had to tell my story,’ he says
TL;DR
- Fabrice Morvan confirms he narrates his audiobook, 'You Know It's True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli', which is nominated for a Grammy.
- Milli Vanilli, popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s, had their Grammy for Best New Artist rescinded when it was revealed they did not sing on their records.
- Morvan describes the intense backlash and media scrutiny following producer Frank Farian's admission, leading to class action lawsuits and public ridicule.
- Rob Pilatus, Morvan's partner, struggled with addiction after the scandal and died of an overdose at age 33.
- Recent documentaries and a biopic have led to a reconsideration of Milli Vanilli, questioning the exploitation of the two Black performers by white record executives.
- Morvan states he never received royalties from Milli Vanilli's sales and currently owns the rights to the name, performing live without lip-syncing.
- Morvan's book begins with a letter to Rob Pilatus, reflecting on their shared experience and the impact of abandonment.
- He details their impoverished upbringing, relocation to Munich, meeting Frank Farian, and signing a contract they couldn't fully understand due to poor German skills.
- Morvan expresses that he is not bitter about the past and feels blessed, focusing on his family and his current music career.
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