Lauryn Hill has been trending on Twitter after arriving late to her efficiency on the 2023 Essence Pageant. She took on the fest yesterday (June 30), at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Hill carried out songs from 1998’s, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, in celebration of the Grammy-winning LP’s 25-year-anniversary. Her set additionally featured Fugees’ group mate Wyclef Jean as a particular visitor.
It seems that followers aren’t too bothered by Ms. Hill’s arrival time based mostly on social media chatter, although some complain that her tardiness had them combating to remain awake for the late-night set. “I do know we make our jokes about L Boogie all the time being late however pay attention, when she sang ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ one thing inside me moved,” one person writes on Twitter. General, followers are saying her present was one for the books, and positively price ready for.
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2023 Essence Pageant
The 2023 Essence Pageant started on June 29 and can wrap up at the start of subsequent week on July 2. Friday additionally noticed a efficiency from Janelle Monet, and a particular fiftieth anniversary of hip hop set that includes Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, KRS-One, and extra. The set was curated by Doug E. Fresh. Janelle Monet Performers like Missy Elliot and Jill Scott are scheduled to grace the stage at this time (July 10). Jermaine Dupri has additionally curated a particular set in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of hip hop, dubbed “The South Acquired One thing To Say.” The set will characteristic performances by Big Boi, Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and T.I. Ice Cube has additionally curated a “West Coast All-Stars” set for at this time, that includes Ice-T, E-40, DJ Quik, and extra.
Megan Thee Stallion is about to headline the fest tomorrow (July 2). Angie Martinez will host one other set in celebration of hip hop’s anniversary, known as “In Actual Life: 50 Years Of Ladies In Hip Hop.” It’s going to characteristic Eve, Mia X, Remy Ma, Salt-N-Pepa, and Trina. There shall be extra performances by Wizkid, Muni Lengthy, Kizz Daniel, and extra.
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