Lauryn Hill was a surprise late addition to the Essence Fest lineup in New Orleans, and played to a near-empty arena. The ...

Rochelle says she has been going to Essence Fest since it started; however, as she enjoyed the concert this year, she noticed some empty seats. "I'm just amazed at that the population is not as much ...

Terrence J, Perri Dash, Rashawn Smith, and Gov. Wes Moore reflected on the power of Black men embracing their purpose.

"Essence Fest is losing its essence." The Grammy-winning artist didn't mince words about the Essence concert schedule running ...

Her hodge-podge attire was as eclectic as her set. It involved a bulbous black hat, oversize black shoulder pads, an ...

Nola reports that the singer's set at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ended at 3:37 AM, after she started around 2:30 AM ...

Discover standout films from Day One of the ESSENCE Film Festival, including Discovering Bessie Coleman, The Memo, The CHI, and more.

Nola.com reported that by the time Hill took the stage, only several hundred people were in the crowd, which accommodates 83,000 people, and the evening ran behind schedule from the start, with some ...

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

Katrina New Orleans, ESSENCE Fest has become a proving ground for Black-led innovation, economic recovery, and cultural power ...

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.