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Home · Celebrity

ESSENCE Festival: Live from the Superdome

This year's ESSENCE Festival features the hottest performers taking the stage at the New Orleans Superdome.

By · July 6, 2013October 28, 2020
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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

ERIK UMPHERY
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Kendrick Lamar

Headliner Kendrick Lamar performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

Michael Rowe
03
Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige performs on stage at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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04
Missy Elliott

The icon celebrates her birthday July 1. 

Michael Rowe
05
Mary J. Blige and Method Man

Mary J. Blige and Method Man perform at the Superdome on the last night of ESSENCE Fest.

Michael Rowe
06
Elle Varner

Elle Varner performs at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Floetry

Floetry performs day 4 of ESSENCE Fest at the MainStage.

Michael Rowe
08
Usher

Usher performs at the 2015 performs at the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas performs at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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10
Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu performs on the MainStage during day 3 of ESSENCE Fest.

Michael Rowe
11
Omarion

Omarion performs onstage at the 2015 Essence Festival at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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12
Common

Common performs on the MainStage during day 3 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
13
Eric Roberson

Eric Roberson performs at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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14
Usher

Usher performs at the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images
15
Missy Elliot

Missy Elliot performs on the MainStage on day 3 of ESSENCE Fest.

Michael Rowe
16
Usher

Usher opens the July 4th show at the Superdome on day 3 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
17
Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu performs on the MainStage during day 3 of ESSENCE Fest.

Michael Rowe
18
Common

Common performs on the MainStage during day 3 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
19
Charlie Wilson

Charlie Wilson performs on the MainStage of Day 2 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
20
Frankie Beverly of Maze

Frankie Beverly of Maze performs during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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21
Goapele

Goapele performs onstage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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22
Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway performs during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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23
Kem

Kem performs on the MainStage during Day 2 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
24
Frankie Beverly of Maze

Frankie Beverly of Maze performs during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
25
Avery Sunshine

Avery Sunshine performs during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
26
Kelly Price

Kelly Price performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
27
Kem

Kem performs on the MainStage during Day 2 of ESSENCE Fest.

Johnny Nunez
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Charlie Wilson

Charlie Wilson performs on the MainStage during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
29
Adrian Marcel

Adrian Marcel performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
30
India Arie

India Arie performs on the MainStage during Day 2 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
31
India Arie

India Arie performs on the MainStage during Day 2 of ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans.

Bennett Raglin/WireImage)
32
Charlie Wilson
“Uncle” Charlie Wilson performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
David Willems
33
Kem

Kem performs on the MainStage during Day 2 of ESSENCE Fest.

David Willems
34
Trey Songz

Trey Songz performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on Thursday.

Johnny Nunez
35
Lecrae

Lecrae performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on Thursday night.

Johnny Nunez
36
Trey Songz

Trey Songz performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on Thursday.

Johnny Nunez
37
Lecrae

Lecrae performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on Thursday.

Johnny Nunez
38
Lecrae

Lecrae performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on Thursday night.

Johnny Nunez
39
Trey Songz
Trey Songz performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
40
Adrian Marcel

Adrian Marcel performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
41
Trey Songz

Trey Songz performs at the 2015 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans on Thursday.

Johnny Nunez
42
Kindred The Family Soul

Kindred The Family Soul performs during the 2015 Essence Music Festivalhe Family Soul in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
43
Doug E. Fresh

Doug E. Fresh performs onstage during day 2 of the 2015 Essence Music Festival at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Paras Griffin/Getty Images
44
Kelly Price

Kelly Price performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
45
Slick Rick

Slick Rick performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
46
Slick Rick

Slick Rick performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
47
Luenell

Luenell performs at the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images
48
Nico & Vinz

Vinz Dery and Nico Serebea of Nico & Vinz perform durign the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
49
Jonathan McReynolds

Jonathan McReynolds performs during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
50
Adrian Marcel

Adrian Marcel performs on stage during the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
51
Nico & Vinz

Vinz Dery and Nico Serebea of Nico & Vinz perform durign the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
52
Goapele

Goapele performs at the 2015 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images
53
Tweet
Never one to disappoint, Tweet’s smooth vocals are sure to have the Superlounge rocking again this year.
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54
Wale

Wale performs at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images
55
Tarriona ‘Tank’ Bell

Tarriona ‘Tank’ Bell of Tank and The Bangas performs at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images
56
Sevyn Streeter

Sevyn Streeter performs at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Erika Goldring/Getty Images

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