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

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

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.

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

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

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

Essence Festival in New Orleans celebrates Black culture, music, Disney's Tiana exhibit, Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" and "Nat ...

Essence Festival organizers come to the defense of the legendary Lauryn Hill after the singer appeared at roughly 2:30 AM for ...

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 ...