Clover Hope's 'The Motherlode' Puts Women In Rap First
For Black Folks, Luther Vandross Will Always and Forever Be Family
Angela Bofill On Creating Timeless Soul, Living Happily And Having Denzel As A Fan
Asante Blackk On Learning From Hollywood Powerhouses Ava DuVernay And Sterling K. Brown
Ledisi Is Loving Life And Embracing Her Success
TLC Reveals 'Waterfalls' Almost Didn't Happen
T-Boz and Chilli look back on the making of their biggest hits.
BJ the Chicago Kid Duets with Marvin Gaye on 'What's Going On,' Launches First Headlining Tour
A new duet reimagining Marvin Gaye's 1971 classic proves that the song is just as relevant today as it was 45 years ago.
Digable Planets Are Still Cool Like Dat on Summer Reunion Tour
There is still plenty to dig about Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca and Doodlebug, who, after performing at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, will be playing throughout the summer.
Puff Daddy & the Family Get ESSENCE Fest Turned All the Way Up with Closing Set
Mase, Faith Evans, 112 and French Montana joined Puff Daddy for a memorable Essence Fest finale that took us all home on a high.
Kendrick Lamar Brings Down the House for 2nd ESSENCE Festival Performance
Lamar demonstrated why he is arguably one of the best live rap performers during his return to ESSENCE Festival.
Lee Daniels Talks 'Empire' Growing Pains and Launching New Girl Group TV Show, 'Star'
Daniels appeared at ESSENCE Festival on Saturday to talk all things Empire and his new TV show, Star, about a girl group.
Mariah Carey Makes ESSENCE Festival Debut and Enters Like the R&B-Pop Queen She Is
Babyface Closes His ESSENCE Fest Set with Chest-Baring Floor Run
Babyface reminded us why he's still got that whip appeal at his ESSENCE Festival performance.
ESSENCE Fest Artist Lil' Kim's Hottest Features
Before the Queen Bee hits the stage with Puff Daddy & the Family at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, held June 30-July 3 in New Orleans, check out how well she plays with others on these collaborations.
ESSENCE Fest Artist Leon Bridges Speaks on His Struggle to Woo Black Fans
There is no doubt that this Grammy-nominated crooner—and 2016 ESSENCE Festival performer—makes Black music. So why is he struggling to find a Black audience?
ESSENCE Fest Artists Chloe x Halle Share Their Best Advice from Beyoncé
They're young. They're talented. And Beyoncé has their back. Find out the what this sister act—who will perform at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival—has learned from their superstar mentor.
5 Ways That ESSENCE Fest Headliner Mariah Carey Changed the Music Game
Find out exactly why Mariah Carey—who will headline ESSENCE Festival on July 2 in New Orleans— is a groundbreaking artist.
The Best Songs That ESSENCE Fest Artist Babyface Gave Away
Mary J., Mariah and Whitney have all benefited from the songwriting gifts of Babyface, who will perform at ESSENCE Festival, June 30-July 3 in New Orleans.
Common, Kendrick and Mariah Get Us Popping with This Week's ESSENCE Festival Playlist!
With just four weeks to go until the 2016 ESSENCE Festival, get turned up for the festivities with these tunes.