Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

Essence Festival is taking the blame for Lauryn Hill’s set being delayed until the wee hours of Friday night (July 4), when ...

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Opening night of the annual New Orleans event featured an overstuffed lineup and was beset by scheduling problems ...

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

The organizers of Essence Festival have defended Lauryn Hill after her headline show was so delayed she ended up performing ...

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” ...

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Lauryn Hill held it down on stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday to a near empty stadium.

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

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 ...