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 is losing its essence." The Grammy-winning artist didn't mince words about the Essence concert schedule running ...

The eight-time Grammy winner started her Essence Festival set at 2:30 a.m. local time after the day’s lineup got behind ...

Nola reports that the singer's set at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ended at 3:37 AM, after she started around 2:30 AM ...

Lauryn Hill closed the 2025 Essence Fest's first night at 3:30 a.m. inside a nearly empty Superdome in New Orleans ...

Despite the delay, Hill put on an electric performance for the crowd. She wore a blue polka dot full-length dress with a gele ...

Lauryn Hill’s Essence Festival moment was not for the clock-watchers. The eight-time Grammy winner stepped onto the Caesars ...

Lauryn Hill performed to a near-empty Caesars Superdome during the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans after her set ...

Lauryn Hill headlined the first night of the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at the Caesars Superdome on Friday, just days ...

Lauryn Hill performs during 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at Caesars Superdome on July 4, 2025 in New Orleans CREDIT: Erika Goldring/ Lauryn Hill played to a largely empty stadium at the 2025 ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Singer Lauryn Hill performs on Night 1 during the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at ...

Lauryn Hill was a surprise late addition to the Essence Fest lineup in New Orleans, and played to a near-empty arena. The annual festival was held this past weekend at the Superdome in New Orleans, ...