Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stephanie Mills performs onstage during Day 3 of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. (Credit: Josh Brasted/Getty ...

"There seems to be a misconception out there though that I am somewhere on the Riviera with my feet up, drink in hand, showing up to concerts whenever because I am too important to care," she wrote.

Stream songs from Cardi B, Brandy & Monica, Public Enemy, Kehlani, and more before ESSENCE Festival 2026 kicks off.

CALL 911. WELL, HERE’S A LIVE LOOK FOR YOU. WE’RE GOING TO SHOW THIS TO YOU AT THE CAESARS SUPERDOME, WHERE THE LAST PERFORMANCES OF THIS YEAR’S ESSENCE FEST ARE TAKING PLACE RIGHT NOW. AND ONE NEW ...

When Ms. Lauryn Hill finally hit the stage to close out the first night of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture’s evening concert series, it had already reached the wee hours of the morning. However, ...

Mia X has pulled out of Master P’s final Essence Fest performance, citing miscommunication, disrespect, and unpaid fees as key reasons. Mia X, considered the “Mother of Southern Rap,” took to social ...

Essence Fest takes the blame for Lauryn Hill's late performance. Essence Festival is stepping in to ease the pressure off Lauryn Hill, who performed later than scheduled through no fault of her own.

*The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is preparing for its return to New Orleans with a newly revealed Evening Concert Series lineup that continues its tradition of blending generations of Black music on ...

Stephanie Mills performs onstage during Day 3 of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. (Credit: Josh Brasted/Getty Images) In an open letter, Stephanie Mills called on Essence Festival ...

Lauryn Hill performed in the wee hours at the Caesars Superdome during the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture. When Ms. Lauryn Hill finally hit the stage to close out the first night of the 2025 Essence ...