Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

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

Justice for Lauryn Hill. The Grammy Award winner, 50, took the stage at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans ...

Hip-hop legend and notoriously tardy performer Lauryn Hill sang for a sparse crowd over the weekend, taking the stage shortly ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

From concerts to food expos, a wellness house, and film creator talks, these are the can’t-miss events happening during ...

Essence Festival apologizes for confusion over the new format for the Superlounge stage in New Orleans' Superdome ...

"Essence Fest is losing its essence." The Grammy-winning artist didn't mince words about the Essence concert schedule running ...

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...

Opening night at the Superdome ran late, with R&B star Lauryn Hill closing her set at 3:37 a.m. after being added to the ...

After decades of hits, highs and lows in hip hop, the iconic rapper says everything has changed. Why he's ready to move on ...