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Essence Fest Owns Up to Delays

Billboard on MSN · 43m

Essence Fest Takes Blame for Lauryn Hill's Delayed 3 A.M. Set: ‘We Will Take That'

Essence Festival is taking the blame for Lauryn Hill's set being delayed until the wee hours of Friday night (July 4), when she ended up touching the New Orleans Superdome stage after 2:30 a.m. ET first thing Saturday morning.

Rolling Stone on MSN · 2h

Essence Fest Owns Up to Delays After Lauryn Hill Played to a Nearly Empty Arena at 2:30 A.M.

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

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 6h

Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill after 2 a.m. performance to near-empty stadium: 'Put some respect on her name'

The Friday night headliner was originally scheduled to perform at 12:35 a.m., but event delays meant her set didn't start until 2:30 a.m.

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In New Orleans, Essence Fest Is a Celebration — but Not Always for Black Locals

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

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At Essence Fest, Fashion Didn’t Miss a Beat

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

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“I Have a Seat at the Table Now”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Reflects On Legacy, Service And Staying Grounded At ESSENCE Fest 2025

Three years after making history, Justice Jackson returned to the stage with reflections on faith, purpose and perseverance — ...

2025 Essence Fest ended with another late Superdome night; Boyz II Men sang until 3 a.m.

Essence Festival ended with very late Boyz II Men, Master P sets; the show in New Orleans' Superdome concluded at 3 a.m.

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Essence Festival Faces Heat for Target Sponsorship Amid DEI Backlash

Faces Controversy Over Target Sponsorship *The Essence Festival of Culture is known for celebrating Black excellence, music, ...

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Standout Street Style From Essence Festival Day 3

Concertgoers and attendees leaned on slick denim, expressive separates, bold jewelry, and even suits in New Orleans.

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