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Essence Festival defends Lauryn Hill

Variety on MSN · 48m

Essence Festival Defends Lauryn Hill’s Delayed 2 a.m. Performance: ‘We Protect Our Own No Matter What’

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

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 1h

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 for a near-empty stadium: 'The delay? Not hers. We will take that.'

The Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 4h

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 montages filled the background screens. Hill emerged in a blue polka dot full-length dress wearing a gele atop her head and a low-hanging statement necklace showcasing what appeared to be fertility figurines.

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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 — ...

EURweb on MSN1h

Essence Festival Faces Heat for Target Sponsorship Amid DEI Backlash

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

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