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Lauryn Hill has addressed backlash over her delayed Essence Festival set, calling the public response “nonsense” and ...

Lauryn Hill and Stephanie Mills are slamming the narratives surrounding their performance delays during Essence Festival.

Taking to social media, Essence Festival organizers, well aware of the complaints regarding Ms. Lauryn Hill’s set time, ...

ESSENCE Fest 2025 brought out the biggest stars including Lauryn Hill, GloRilla, Keke Palmer, Muni Long and more brought their A game to the stage in Louisiana. Keep watching for the full breakdown of ...

Lauryn Hill has addressed the “misconceptions” about her history of lateness after her Essence Festival "slip-up".

Lauryn Hill is shutting down rumors that the R&B legend does not care about showing up late for her performances. The singer ...

The Essence Festival was given a lot of comparisons to dumpster fires this year, and there's a surprising reason why.

Columnist Will Sutton and Dr. Ashonta Wyatt, sat down with Richilieu Dennis, executive chairman of Sundown Media Group, to discuss the recent Essence Festival and moving forward.

In a new statement, Hill thanked the festival for “clarifying that the delays were not my fault” and pushed back against what ...

ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to calls for growth.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has directed that three police officers be interdicted. The three are charged for the alleged assault of a 32-year-old man outside a shopping complex in Navua. The ...