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Music Lauryn Hill Breaks Silence On Essence Festival Tardiness Many fans gave up hope in seeing Lauryn Hill perform at the event as she didn't take the stage until late into the night. By Cole Blake July 09, 2025
Music Essence Festival Organizers Take Blame For Lauryn Hill's Late Set While serving as a headliner for Essence Festival over the weekend, Lauryn Hill didn't take the stage until late into the night. By Cole Blake July 08, 2025
Music Master P Drags Mia X While Responding To Her Allegations Of Disrespect And Neglect Mia X previously announced she pulled out of Master P's upcoming Essence Fest set this year, billed as his final-ever performance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Mia X Pulls Out Of Master P's Final Show Over Alleged Mismanagement Mia X was one of various guest performers slated for Master P's last performance at the Essence Festival on July 6. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Performs At Essence Festival But Not At Birdman, Cash Money & Hot Boys Reunion Many folks raised their eyebrows at Lil Wayne's decision, and it's clear that there are still some issues to clear up within Cash Money. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 06, 2024
Music Birdman & More To Celebrate 30 Years Of Essence Fest With Cash Money Reunion Birdman and his Cash Money crew will take the stage in July. By Caroline Fisher May 02, 2024
Music India.Arie Explains Megan Thee Stallion & Janelle Monae Criticism The singer-songwriter stood by her support, but also her critique, of the two stars' performance at Essence Fest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 06, 2023
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj's Son & Husband Support Her At Essence Fest Nicki's family was gathered backstage waiting on her to finish her set. By Lawrencia Grose July 03, 2022
Relationships Stevie J. Declares His Love For Faith Evans On Their Anniversary The pair reportedly tied the knot in a Las Vegas hotel room. By Erika Marie July 18, 2019
Music Lil Kim Explains Significance Of "9" & Calls It A "Spiritual Awakening" Lil' Kim finally returns with her brand new album "9," which she explains is a big moment for her. By Erika Marie July 17, 2019
Music Master P Shares Awkward Encounter With Tyler Perry: "The Energy Wasn't There" He also said that he would never "put on a dress to be in a movie." By Erika Marie July 16, 2019
Music Bobby Brown Honors His Late Daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown During RBRM Concert He shared Bobbi Kristina with his late ex-wife, Whitney Houston. By Erika Marie July 08, 2019
Music Mary J. Blige Opens Up About Her Divorce At Essence Fest Mary J. Blige gets real about her past relationship. By Matt F July 03, 2017
Music Remy Ma Spits Freestyle Bars During Essence Fest Performance The female emcee continues to keep up the drama. By Matt F July 02, 2017