Lauryn Hill Breaks Her Silence After 3 A.M. Essence Fest Set
Lauryn Hill is hitting again at criticism after her delayed Essence Fest set with a prolonged assertion following her late-night efficiency.
Lauryn Hill addressed criticism over her late-night Essence Festival efficiency by setting the report straight about her dedication to her craft and her viewers.
The Grammy-winning artist hit the stage at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday (July 5) in New Orleans, almost two hours not on time as a result of earlier delays. The late begin left the Caesars Superdome with a noticeably thinned-out crowd, prompting on-line backlash and accusations that Hill was as soon as once more tardy by alternative.
By Tuesday (July 8), Hill responded on to the chatter, making it clear the holdup wasn’t on her. “Thank you to Essence Fest for clarifying that the delays were not my fault,” she wrote in a press release posted to social media.
She continued, “Family, let me address a few things: I am involved in every aspect of what it takes to put on my shows, because it requires THAT much involvement to protect the integrity of my message and the quality of what I do.”
Hill emphasised that her position goes far past simply displaying up and singing. “While some get to focus on a single discipline or category, my role requires that I have eyes everywhere and contribute to most if not every department and more,” she wrote.
Lauryn Hill Addresses “Misconceptions”
The singer additionally pushed again towards the concept she’s detached about punctuality or her viewers. “I don’t show up late to shows because I don’t care. And I have nothing but love and respect for my fans,” she stated. “The challenge is aligning my energy with the time, taking something that isn’t easily classified or contained, and trying to make it available for others.”
She added, “There seems to be a misconception out there that I am somewhere on the Riviera with my feet up, drink in hand, showing up to concerts whenever because I’m too important to care. That’s nonsense… and anyone who’s been a part of these productions knows that IN FACT the opposite is true.”
Hill additionally thanked those that caught round into the early hours to look at her carry out. Her set wrapped at 3:37 a.m.
Essence Festival organizers issued a press release on Monday (July 7) taking duty for the delays and defending Hill’s professionalism.
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