<p>ESSENCE Festival 2016</p>

<p>ESSENCE Festival 2016</p>

Star Gazing: ESSENCE Festival Edition

Star Gazing: ESSENCE Festival Edition Read More

How ESSENCE Festival Artist Dej Loaf Went from Scrubbing Floors to Winning in Hip-Hop

With fans like Drake, Dej Loaf—who will perform at ESSENCE Festival, held June 30-July 3 in New Orleans—has become one of… Read More

ESSENCE Festival Artist Lalah Hathaway: My Life in 10 Songs

Legends like Prince, Miles Davis, Chaka Khan and of course her dad have shaped the life of Lalah Hathaway, who will… Read More

Mariah, Kendrick and Maxwell Rock Our Weekly ESSENCE Fest Playlist

Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar and Maxwell Rock Our Weekly ESSENCE Fest Playlist Read More