The organizers of Essence Fest don’t want you to be miseducated about Lauryn Hill. The singer closed out the first night of ...

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

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

Legendary rapper and singerLauryn Hill took the stage after 3 a.m., but fans pointed out that it wasn’t her fault.

Lauryn Hill performed for a handful of fans in the middle of the night, hours after she was originally scheduled to take the ...

Lauryn Hill performed after 2 a.m. at the 2025 Essence Festival, ending her set with only a few hundred fans present after ...

Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.

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” ...

Essence Festival is defending Lauryn Hill after event delays caused her performance to start at 2:30 a.m. and saw her sing ...

This video shows how to make authentic Louisiana-style red beans and rice from scratch. Viewers learn which spices, smoked meats, and cooking techniques create rich, hearty flavors. The host shares ...

Hip-hop legend and notoriously tardy performer Lauryn Hill sang for a sparse crowd over the weekend, taking the stage shortly ...