Yahoo

Lauryn Hill’s near-empty performance wasn’t her fault

Lauryn Hill’s set at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans was late, but it wasn’t her fault. The “Ex-Factor” singer performed to a near-empty crowd at the Caesars Superdome on Saturday ...
Yahoo

Lauryn Hill performs in nearly empty stadium until 3:30 a.m. after Essence Festival starts late: ‘Unacceptable’

The Grammy Award winner, 50, took the stage at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans over the weekend hours later than expected, forcing her to perform in front of a nearly-empty crowd ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Essence Festival Explains Ms. Lauryn Hill's Late Performance Time

Essence Festival Explains Ms. Lauryn Hill's Late Performance Time Essence Festival Sets Record Straight On Ms. Lauryn Hill Performance Ms. Lauryn Hill hit the Essence Festival stages at around 2:30 AM ...
USA Today

Lauryn Hill slams Essence Festival 'nonsense': 'Delays were not my fault'

Lauryn Hill is slamming the narrative surrounding her 2025 Essence Festival of Culture performance delays over the holiday weekend. The "Killing Me Softly With His Song" hitmaker took to social media ...