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Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill

CNN International on MSN · 17h

Lauryn Hill took to the Essence Festival stage super late and organizers want you to know that wasn’t her fault

The organizers of Essence Fest don’t want you to be miseducated about Lauryn Hill.

Billboard on MSN · 15h

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.

The Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 17h

Lauryn Hill Performs Strongly in Nearly Empty Stadium Until 3:37 a.m. After Essence Festival Runs Way Behind

Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history montages filled the background screens. Hill emerged in a blue polka dot full-length dress wearing a gele atop her head and a low-hanging statement necklace showcasing what appeared to be fertility figurines.

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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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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.

EURweb on MSN20h

Essence Festival Faces Heat for Target Sponsorship Amid DEI Backlash

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

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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 ...

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