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Essence Fest Owns Up to Delays

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Essence Fest Takes Blame For Lauryn Hill's Delayed Set: "Put Some Respect On Her Name"

After Lauryn Hill closed out the opening night of Essence Festival in the wee hours of Saturday morning, festival organizers shouldered blame for the delay. On Sunday, Essence shared a statement in defense of the 8x Grammy winner,

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Essence Fest Takes Blame for Lauryn Hill's Delayed 3 A.M. Set: ‘We Will Take That'

Essence Festival is taking the blame for Lauryn Hill's set being delayed until the wee hours of Friday night (July 4), when she ended up touching the New Orleans Superdome stage after 2:30 a.m. ET first thing Saturday morning.

Rolling Stone on MSN · 7h

Essence Fest Owns Up to Delays After Lauryn Hill Played to a Nearly Empty Arena at 2:30 A.M.

Essence Festival organizers have taken responsibility for a concert that ran so far behind schedule that Lauryn Hill wound up taking the stage at around 2:30 in the morning. Delays completely derailed the opening day of the 31st annual event,

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I Went To ESSENCE Fest Alone (Again)—And It Was Everything

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Essence Festival Faces Frustration

Essence Festival 2025 organizers respond to frustration over VVIP pricing and late concert start times. The 2025 Essence ...

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At Essence Fest, Fashion Didn’t Miss a Beat

In tiaras, cowboy boots and thrifted T-shirts, festivalgoers used style to celebrate identity, joy and community.

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Essence Festival 2025 Night 3 Had Legends And Looks Worth Remembering

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

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In New Orleans, Essence Fest Is a Celebration — but Not Always for Black Locals

This is the second story in our series chronicling the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On the first night of Essence ...

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