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

ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

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

Icons, surprises, and heartfelt moments turned the Caesar’s Superdome into a living tribute to Black artistry and community.

KeKe Palmer and Kandi Burruss share laughs, wisdom, and unfiltered truths during a live podcast taping at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

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The Essence Festival was given a lot of comparisons to dumpster fires this year, and there's a surprising reason why.

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Lauryn Hill is shutting down rumors that the R&B legend does not care about showing up late for her performances. The singer ...

ESSENCE Fest 2025 brought out the biggest stars including Lauryn Hill, GloRilla, Keke Palmer, Muni Long and more brought their A game to the stage in Louisiana. Keep watching for the full breakdown of ...