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Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016

On the epic day three of this year's ESSENCE Festival, we took it to the next level with another star studded stage, including Ciara and Kendrick Lamar. Puff Daddy and the Family, Kehlani and more of the hottest acts brought the crowd to their feet. See all of their performances here.
By Joslyn Winkfield ·
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Ciara

Ciara rocks the stage on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.

Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Judith Hill
Judith Hill rocks the stage on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Larry Graham and Ashling Cole
Larry Graham and Ashling “Biscuit” Cole perform a Prince Tribute on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Andra Day
Andrea Day rocks the stage on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Prince Tribute
The Superdome turns purple for Prince on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius rocks the stage during the Prince tribute on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Prince Tribute Marching Band
A marching band rocks the stage on day three of ESSENCE Festival 2016.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Kendrick Lamar Performs at Essence Festival 2016
Kendrick Lamar Performs at Essence Festival 2016 on Sunday, July 3, 2016
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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Puff Daddy Performs at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 03: Puff Daddy performs at the 2016 ESSENCE festival at the Superdome on July 3, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Live From the Superdome: Day Three of Essence Festival 2016
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