In the heart of the vibrant and sultry city of New Orleans, there exists a phenomenon that transcends mere music and culture—it’s an experience, a celebration of life itself. For nearly three decades, ...

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 ESSENCE Festival is known to break, and spotlight, some of the hottest artists in music each year. While our mainstage celebrates the musicians we’re all familiar with, the Superlounge is where ...

Gracing the ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Stage for the 22nd annual Festival will be a who’s who of fierce women known for running their game, whether it’s acting, dance or supermodeldom. Among those ...

That little birdie whispering in your ear to get your tickets for this year’s ESSENCE Festival just got louder with the addition of Tweet to an already powerful lineup. At the event held over July 4th ...

Social media gives the illusion of accessibility and proximity to celebrities, but 28-year-old Kendrick Lamar has maintained the mystique of the celebs of yesteryear. The Grammy-winning rapper rarely ...

2016 ESSENCE Festival Speakers Announced: Tyra, Iyanla and Misty Set to Empower Us! We're gearing up for ESSENCE Festival 2016 and we can't wait to help you feel empowered! These amazing speakers are ...