Lauryn Hill Plays to Near Empty Stadium at Essence Fest

With Essence Fest performances running hours behind schedule, Lauryn Hill wrapped up her performance at 3:47am to a nearly empty stadium...

Ms. Lauryn Hill. Live. Last night.
You just had to be there.#ESSENCEFest25 pic.twitter.com/RuBtTBKi3N

— ESSENCE (@Essence) July 5, 2025

Coming out of New Orleans, Lauryn Hill perform in front an ‘empty crowd’ after a later performance, but this time attendees are blaming event organizers.

Hill ended up hitting the stage until 2:35 AM for her July 4th performance at Essence Fest. pic.twitter.com/CpvIEVAK0E

— HYPE+ (@HypePlusTV) July 6, 2025

Attendees claim Lauryn Hill ended the first night of the 2025 Essence Fest nearly two hours late, wrapping up at 3:37 A.M. — with only a few hundred fans remaining in the Superdome. pic.twitter.com/xrBpH38LF7

— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) July 6, 2025

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