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

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

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

After Lauryn Hill played to a nearly empty crowd at 2:30 a.m., organizers of the Essence Festival have taken responsibility for the delays.

Over in New Orleans at ESSENCE’s Festival of Culture, actress and multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer was spotted wearing a stunning ...

Terrence J, Perri Dash, Rashawn Smith, and Gov. Wes Moore reflected on the power of Black men embracing their purpose.

Essence Festival organizers come to the defense of the legendary Lauryn Hill after the singer appeared at roughly 2:30 AM for ...

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

In tiaras, cowboy boots and thrifted T-shirts, festivalgoers used style to celebrate identity, joy and community.

Essence Festival is facing heat after fans called out Target’s visible sponsorship during the weekend’s events, despite the national boycott still in full effect. The conversation started in the ...

Another Essence Fest is in the books for New Orleans, complete with a few surprises and a little drama. Why it matters: The ...

The 90s icon is known for her tendency to be fashionably late but while at the New Orleans festival, her already late-night ...