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Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill after 2 a.m. performance to near-empty stadium: 'Put some respect on her name'
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 performs in nearly-empty stadium until 3:30 A.M. after Essence Festival starts late: ‘Unacceptable’
Despite the delay, Hill put on an electric performance for the crowd. She wore a blue polka dot full-length dress with a gele ...
Lauryn Hill Performs Strongly in Nearly-Empty Stadium Until 3:37 A.M. After Essence Festival Runs Way Behind
Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...
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Essence Festival Takes Blame For Lauryn Hill's 'Empty' 3AM Performance
Essence Festival is taking the blame for Lauryn Hill's late performance. The eight-time Grammy winner caused an uproar among ...
Essence Festival Defends Lauryn Hill’s Delayed 2 a.m. Performance: ‘We Protect Our Own No Matter What’
Essence Festival organizers have come to Lauryn Hill’s defense after the singer appeared late — starting roughly around 2:30 ...
Lauryn Hill’s near-empty performance wasn’t her fault
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” ...
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Lauryn Hill’s 2:30 A.M. Set at Essence Festival Sparks Debate—but It Wasn’t Her Fault!
A.M. During Essence Fest—and No, She Wasn’t Late *Lauryn Hill’s name may be forever linked to the phrase “running late,” but this time, the criticism doesn’t belong to her. The Grammy-winning legend ...