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 thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

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

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

The organizers of Essence Fest don’t want you to be miseducated about Lauryn Hill.

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

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Icons, surprises, and heartfelt moments turned the Caesar’s Superdome into a living tribute to Black artistry and community.

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.