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

Stephanie Mills slams 2025 Essence Festival for technical and logistical issues that negatively impacted her performance in ...

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

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

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

New Essence Festival leaders hope 2025 curations, multi-artist, themed showcases in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome over the ...

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

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

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

Concertgoers and attendees leaned on slick denim, expressive separates, bold jewelry, and even suits in New Orleans.

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.