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Essence Fest Takes Responsibility for Lauryn Hill Ending Show at 3:37 A.M.: 'The Delay? Not Hers'
Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...
Lauryn Hill Speaks Out Against ‘Misconception’ After Delayed Essence Festival Set: ‘I Appreciate Those Who Stayed'
Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...
Lauryn Hill responds to late performance criticism: 'Not my fault'
Lauryn Hill has addressed backlash over her delayed Essence Festival set, calling the public response “nonsense” and ...
Lauryn Hill slams Essence Festival 'nonsense': 'Delays were not my fault'
Lauryn Hill is slamming the narrative surrounding her 2025 Essence Festival of Culture performance delays over the holiday weekend. The "Killing Me Softly With His Song" hitmaker took to ...
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Lauryn Hill Addresses ESSENCE Fest Backlash After Delayed Performance
Lauryn Hill has issued a formal statement following her delayed performance at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture (July 3-6 ...
Lauryn Hill addresses the ‘nonsense’ after her delayed Essence Festival set
Lauryn Hill is finding peace of mind in speaking her truth. The singer, 50, is opening up about her Saturday set at the 2025 ...
As Essence fest takes blame for Lauryn Hill’s wildly late set, Stephanie Mills lets criticism rip
Lauryn Hill is off the hook as Essence takes blame for a set that wrapped after 3:30 a.m. Stephanie Mills, however, is still ...
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Essence Festival Explains Ms. Lauryn Hill's Late Performance Time
Taking to social media, Essence Festival organizers, well aware of the complaints regarding Ms. Lauryn Hill’s set time, ...
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.
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.
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 ...
ESSENCE Fest 2025 Highlights: Lauryn Hill, Keke Palmer & More Bring the Heat | Billboard News
ESSENCE Fest 2025 brought out the biggest stars, including Lauryn Hill, GloRilla, Keke Palmer, Muni Long and more bringing their A game to the stage in Louisiana. Keep watching for the full breakdown ...