Fashion
May 21, 2024
Channeling Nostalgia With This Celebrity Look: Erykah Badu
The singer has always been known for her eclectic style, embodying creativity. Channel your inner Badu with this look.
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Fashion
Apr 17, 2024
Erykah Badu On Being A Doula And Her Iconic Maternity Style Eras
Badu ruminates on the importance of Black doulas, the key fashion moments she’s lived through while pregnant, and more.
Lifestyle
Jul 28, 2023
Erykah Badu Shoots Her Shot At John Boyega
The Grammy-winning singer just gave us a masterclass lesson on how to ask for what you want in life.
The Solo Tours We Can't Wait To See This Summer
From SZA's SOS to Beyoncé's Renaissance, your faves are hitting the road to bring their powerhouse performances to stages across the US and Europe this summer
News
Mar 29, 2023
Erykah Badu On The Republican War On 'Woke': "I Think They Mean Black"
Erykah Badu introduced "woke" in 2008 and says Republicans now co-opting the term use it as another way "to say thug."
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May 8, 2020
Happy 50th Birthday Queen: An A–Z Guide To All Things Erykah Badu
As we celebrate her 50th turn around the sun, we break down all you need to know about our favorite neosoul singer.
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Jan 26, 2018
Watch Janet Jackson Surprise Missy Elliott During The 2018 ESSENCE Black Women In Music Event
“I’m grateful for how she stood toe to toe with the guys, showing them that a woman can do it all.” – Janet Jackson on Missy Elliott
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Jan 11, 2018
Rapsody And Leikeli47 To Perform At ESSENCE Black Women In Music Event Honoring Missy Elliott
Two of Hip Hop’s most innovative young voices will hit the stage in celebration of the ultimate innovator herself.
Fashion
Jan 26, 2018
The 2018 ESSENCE Black Women In Music Red Carpet Was On Fire
On a night when Missy Elliott is being honored, nobody can half step with the fashion.
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Feb 15, 2017
SPONSORED: Shantell Martin Talks About Her Collaboration With Kendrick Lamar at Black Women In Music
Visual artist Shantell Martin details the artistic bound she shares with Kendrick — plus she talks about what inspired their collaborative project.
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Feb 12, 2016
Your All-Access Pass to the ESSENCE Black Women In Music Event
ESSENCE’s 7th annual Black Women in Music event celebrated Grammy-nominated Black women in music. The star-studded evening featured special performances by Grammy nominees Jazmine Sullivan and Andra Day. Here’s your all-access recap.
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Feb 15, 2017
SPONSORED: Absolut Vodka ‘Refreshes the Talk’ on the Black Women in Music Red Carpet
Alesha Renee breaks down what it really means to #RefreshTheTalk on the red carpet at Black Women in Music with sponsor Absolut Vodka
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Jan 23, 2014
Looks We Love: ESSENCE's Black Women in Music
Check out Goapele’s gorgeous new look, Kelis and more!
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Feb 6, 2013
A Look Back: ESSENCE's 2013 Black Women in Music Event Recap
A red carpet recap of our 4th annual event, featuring Solange and Lianne La Havas.
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Feb 25, 2019
They've Got Next! 7 Black Female Music Artists Who Belong On Your Radar
These artists vary in sound but they are on their way to becoming the next big thing in music.
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Feb 13, 2019
Get Ready To Sway! Here Are 20 Of The Most Iconic R&B And Soul Songs Of Our Time
Take a trip down memory lane and add these R&B songs to your next playlist.
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Feb 13, 2019
Move Over Kings, These Are The Real Queens of R&B (Don’t Debate Us)
All hail the Queens.
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Feb 13, 2019
One Of These Soul Songs Probably Helped You Through A Bad Breakup
Here is a list of our favorite R&B break up songs that perfectly describes your broken heart.
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Feb 9, 2019
Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Chloe x Halle's Digital Cover Shoot
The duo kept it fun and cute at the desert photoshoot for ESSENCE's first-ever digital cover.
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Feb 8, 2019
Legendary Casting Agent Robi Reed Danced On The Original 'Soul Train'
The Hollywood insider helped build Black cinema.
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Feb 6, 2019
Why ESSENCE Chose Chloe x Halle For Its First-Ever Digital Cover
ESSENCE is now bringing digital covers to life to inspire conversations around the accomplishments of the amazing Black men and women who've got next and whose work transcends beyond the pages.
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Jan 28, 2019
Are You A Soul Sistah? These Are The R&B Festivals You Need To Attend in 2019
Add these R&B music festivals to your 2019 itinerary.