Mystery of Iniquity
| "Mystery of Iniquity" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lauryn Hill | |
| from the album MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 | |
| Released | May 7, 2002 |
| Recorded | July 21, 2001 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:58 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter | Lauryn Hill |
| Producer | Lauryn Hill |
"Mystery of Iniquity" is a song by American singer Lauryn Hill from her live album MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 (2002). The song was written and produced by Hill, with the album's producer Alex Coletti also being credited with the song's production. Lyrically, the songs finds Hill confronting capitalism and systemic injustice within the American legal and political systems.
In 2003, "Mystery of Iniquity" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance. The track saw renewed attention when Kanye West interpolated it for his 2004 single "All Falls Down", which became his first major commercial hit. Over time, "Mystery of Iniquity" has continued to inspire cultural and academic discussions and remains one of the most discussed songs from Hill's Unplugged set.