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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

Lauryn Hill defended by festival organizers after performing at 2am to nearly-empty stadium

The organizers of Essence Festival have defended Lauryn Hill after her headline show was so delayed she ended up performing to a near-empty stadium.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, 50, was the headline act for the festival’s opening night on Friday, July 4. She was originally scheduled to take the stage at 12:35 a.m.

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