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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. The singer closed out the first night of ...
Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill after 2 a.m. performance to near-empty stadium: 'Put some respect on her name'
Essence Festival is defending Lauryn Hill after event delays caused her performance to start at 2:30 a.m. and saw her sing ...
Lauryn Hill, Maxwell, Babyface And More Shined At The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture’s Opening Night
Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.
Essence Festival Defends Lauryn Hill’s Delayed 2 a.m. Performance: ‘We Protect Our Own No Matter What’
Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.
Lauryn Hill Endorsed Summer’s Biggest Eyeshadow Trend At The 2025 ESSENCE Festival
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Singer Lauryn Hill performs on Night 1 during the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at ...
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Lauryn Hill Makes An Electrifying Surprise Appearance At The 2022 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture!
Friday night at the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture was truly one to remember. Along with a star-studded list of performers, the legendary Lauryn Hill surprised a packed crowd during Wyclef’s ...
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Celebrating The Style Legacy Of Lauryn Hill | Essence
GLEN ELLEN, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 15: Ms. Lauryn Hill performs during the 2019 Sonoma Harvest Festival at B.R. Cohn Winery on September 15, 2019 in Glen Ellen, California.