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Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

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Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...

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Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

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