
Essence Fest Owns Up to Delays After Lauryn Hill Played to a Nearly Empty Arena at 2:30 A.M.
After Lauryn Hill played to a nearly empty crowd at 2:30 a.m., organizers of the Essence Festival have taken responsibility for the delays
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