Lauryn Hill had time today to inform her haters they’d been miseducated about her recent Essence Festival show, which started three hours late … it wasn’t her fault, losers!!!
This is so terrible to do to a performer. Lauren Hill closed out the Essence Festival at the Superdome last night. Due to program delays the Dome was empty and she finished at 3:37 AM!!! pic.twitter.com/gEKQ3ZcZwA
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) July 6, 2025
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Social media dismantled Lauryn after it was reported she left the stage last weekend at 3:37 AM to a very empty New Orleans Superdome … but the festival organizers released a statement and took the blame for the super-delay, certifying Lauryn showed up on time.
Lauryn thanked EF for being the first promoter to ever acknowledge fault and released a rather lengthy statement of her own … blasting critics who think she’s ever been late on purpose.
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She also vowed the 2025 Essence Festival would be the last time production issues would ruin her show … hinting that it’s been an issue in the past.
Remember, her Fugees bandmate Pras told us her reputation of stalling out shows was true … so fans will be watching closely if Lauryn’s new leaf gets turned.
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The last time we talked to her, she said there was new music on the way … which was over a year ago.
