The story of "Killing Me Softly With His Song" is much deeper, wider, and even more heartbreaking when you dig all the way down. Let's see if we can give it a better ending.

The full story of “Killing Me Softly,” from its 1972 folk roots to Roberta Flack’s soul classic and the Fugees’ 1996 hip-hop revival.

"The Color Purple" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Hip Hop Trio Fugees’ funky rendition of "Killing Me Softly." The global hit steeped in unrequited love is told by two friends, whose friendship can be felt through the screen.