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.

Essence Festival Explains Ms. Lauryn Hill's Late Performance Time Essence Festival Sets Record Straight On Ms. Lauryn Hill Performance Ms. Lauryn Hill hit the Essence Festival stages at around 2:30 AM ...

Essence Festival organizers have come to Lauryn Hill‘s defense after the singer appeared late — starting roughly around 2:30 a.m. — to perform for a nearly empty stadium on July 5. The festival ...

Essence Festival organizers have come to Lauryn Hill's defense after the singer appeared at 2:30 a.m. to perform for the event at a nearly empty stadium on July 5. The festival assumed responsibility ...