Hip-hop legend and notoriously tardy performer Lauryn Hill sang for a sparse crowd over the weekend, taking the stage shortly ...

Lauryn Hill held it down on stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday to a near empty stadium.

The Essence Fest saw much smaller crowds at this year's event in New Orleans. Entertainment contributor Kierra M joined Natalie McCann to take a look at the reasons why.