Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

Concertgoers and attendees leaned on slick denim, expressive separates, bold jewelry, and even suits in New Orleans.

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 ...

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 ...

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.