Essence Festival in New Orleans' Superdome had issues. From scheduling to the Superlounges to the lack of a superstar, here ...

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While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

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Essence has stepped in to make it crystal clear that no slander against Ms. Lauryn Hill will be tolerated following her ...

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The four-day festival in New Orleans was bogged down by numerous technical issues and set times running behind schedule.

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Lauryn Hill faced heated criticism after taking to the stage at Essence Festival at 2:30 A.M. in New Orleans, but the organizers have made it clear the ...

Lauryn Hill defended by festival organizers after performing at 2am to nearly-empty stadium - Essence Festival took full ...

Congressman Troy Carter (D-Louisiana) of New Orleans attended each day of Essence. Carter called the event a great ...

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