The eight-time Grammy winner started her Essence Festival set at 2:30 a.m. local time after the day’s lineup got behind ...

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...

After decades of hits, highs and lows in hip hop, the iconic rapper says everything has changed. Why he's ready to move on ...

NEW ORLEANS – JULY 04: Solange Knowles and her son attend day 1 of the 2008 Essence Music Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Louisiana Superdome on July 4, 2008 in New Orleans.

Jermaine Dupri told USA TODAY that he plans to execute the "tribute of all tributes" at Essence Fest in New Orleans on July 6 ...

In addition to the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience and the Music Festival’s concert schedule, the ESSENCE MARKETPLACE, which showcases quality fine arts and crafts by international African ...

The business mogul joined Syrita Steib, Derwin Scott, Zach Jackson, and Spectacular Smith for a powerful conversation on ...

As we approach ESSENCE Festival’s 30th anniversary, we reflect on the music that gave the beloved celebration its heartbeat.

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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020 Whether you were able to make it out to New Orleans this weekend or not, we have all angles covered for you on the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival .