In an open letter, Stephanie Mills called on Essence Festival to correct the organization's slew of "operational deficiencies" that she says ultimately negatively impacted her music performance this ...

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

Essence Festival in New Orleans' Superdome had issues. From scheduling to the Superlounges to the lack of a superstar, here ...

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...

Lauryn Hills is off the hook as Essence takes blame for a set that wrapped after 3:30 a.m. Stephanie Mills, however, is still hot over how the festival was run.

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master ...

Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

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

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...