Lauryn Hill & Megan Thee Stallion To Headline Essence Festival 2023

Brigitte Inverary: March 29th, 2023

Lauryn Hill joins Megan Thee Stallion as they headline the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana. The That Thing singer will be honoring the 25th anniversary of her hit album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The Savage rapper will also be performing her own hits at the festival and has even managed to land a couple of opportunities such as performing at March Madness Music Festival in Houston TX on March 31st. 

Wizkid and Coco Jones are two of the many celebrities that are on the roster with Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan. Rapper Doug E. Fresh and Jermaine Dupri will also join the lineup to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. Adding to the hype, DJs and comedians such as DJ Spinderella of Salt N Pepper, Spice Adams, and Affion Crockett will also be in attendance.

Pleased with the positive feedback of audiences from over the years, the Vice President of the festival, Hakeem Holmes stated, “ For nearly three decades, the Essence Festival of culture has been an international and joyful gathering that empowers community throughout the global Black diaspora. As the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance, it continues to be a crown jewel of Black culture and plays a pivotal role in the amplification and celebration of the contributions of the black community through business, music, and more.” The Essence Festival will run from June 29th until July 3rd. Head to Essence.com for more information.