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Home • 2019 ESSENCE Festival

Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob

At almost 50, he still looks like the same ol’ G.
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

The unique drumbeat of “Pony” is an iconic thump that brings crowds to their feet instantly. On the final night of Essence Festival, not only did the song get everyone in the Superdome in the spirit to party and sing, but when Ginuwine hit the stage to surprise his former musical partner in crime and mentor, Timbaland, we were reminded that the 48-year-old singer still got it, and actually never lost it. Dressed in a sparkly vest touting his name, a large derby hat, and a perfectly groomed beard, he reinstated his position in our hearts as our forever teenage dream.

Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 07: Ginuwine performs at the 25th Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 07, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

Earlier that night he also performed at his own superlounge, sporting an all white ensemble, belting out his hits to prove why he’s worthy of the main stage.

And he’s been making the rounds with those dimples, looking like the dapper don that helped skyrocket him to fame when he first released “Pony” 23 years ago.

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Performing At the 2019 Essence Festival
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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Visiting The HOT 103.7 Studio
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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2018 Black Women’s Expo
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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Celebrity Big Brother Male Contestants Launch Night
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Performing At Friday Jams Auckland
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen
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A Photo Shoot In Sydney, New South Wales
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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2018 Essence Festival With Kelly Price
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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The Julius Erving Golf Classic Black Tie Ball
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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At 1 Oak Nightclub in Las Vegas
Ginuwine’s Essence Festival Appearance Reminded Us Why He’s Still A Hearththrob
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