A tribute to Quincy Jones, Master P’s last performance, and Jill Scott’s love letter to her city—this year’s festival blends ...

Celebrating 30 years in the game, the rap icon will take audiences on a journey through his greatest hits, deep cuts, and fan ...

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But Master P’s influence transcends music—he rewrote the ... take flight from the streets of New Orleans and soar across the world. Now, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® will provide the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — More artists have been added to the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola music lineup. This year’s fest is set to take place from Friday, July 4 ...

and songwriter Janet Jackson will make her only concert appearance of 2010 at this year's ESSENCE Music Festival on July 4th weekend in New Orleans. This performance will be Jackson's debut at the ...

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Master P is clocking out of the studio and clocking in courtside. Video The rap mogul just announced that his final show will take place at the 2025 Essence Festival […] The post Master P Retiring ...

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NEW ORLEANS — In years before, Kanye West started his evening at Essence Festival on a scissor-lift ... Janelle Monáe made the night all about music, and Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Charlie ...