The surprise highlight of the night was Drake bringing out Lauryn Hill, whose performance of “Ex-Factor” transitioned into ...

Lauryn Hill is off the hook as Essence takes blame for a set that wrapped after 3:30 a.m. Stephanie Mills, however, is still ...

Lauryn Hill is slamming the 'misconception' that she is 'too important to care' about being late to performances after her ...

Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

Lauryn Hill and Stephanie Mills are slamming the narratives surrounding their performance delays during Essence Festival.

Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...

Lauryn Hill performed in the wee hours at the Caesars Superdome during the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture.

Lauryn Hill has issued a formal statement following her delayed performance at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture (July 3-6 ...

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The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

Essence Festival in New Orleans' Superdome had issues. From scheduling to the Superlounges to the lack of a superstar, here ...

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.