US EditionLauryn Hill Addresses NOLA Performance Delays, Thanks Festival for Clarifying "Not My Fault"
ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUL 9 – Stephanie Mills condemned the 2025 Essence Festival for chaotic production and scheduling, citing late performances and low attendance as organizers admitted responsibility for delays.
- On July 8, Stephanie Mills posted an open letter criticizing the festival's organizational shortcomings after her performance was marred by technical issues at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans.
- Following rebranding and organizational changes, production and scheduling issues disrupted performances, introduced costly Superlounges, and fueled backlash at the festival.
- On July 5, Lauryn Hill performed at 2:30 a.m. ending around 3:37 a.m. with a largely empty stadium, highlighting severe scheduling issues affecting her performance.
- Essence Festival organizers apologized on July 7, promising clearer communication next year to address past scheduling and organizational shortcomings.
- Mills’s open letter urges organizers to improve standards and uphold the festival's cultural reputation after significant production and scheduling shortcomings.
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Stephanie Mills Pens Open Letter To Essence Fest On Shortcomings
Source: @Latishamariee / Courtesy of Tre Media R&B legend Stephanie Mills recently took to Instagram to share an open letter addressing the organizational shortcomings of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture. Her candid feedback highlighted a series of production and logistical issues that she believes negatively impacted her performance and the overall artist experience. Mills, who performed on the festival’s final night and attended the Nation…
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