
10 Things We Can Thank Prince For
From his impressive catalog to his undeniable influence on a new generation of artists, Prince Rogers Nelson is truly an icon. And as the road to ESSENCE Festival 2014 begins, we're giving thanks where its due.

From his impressive catalog to his undeniable influence on a new generation of artists, Prince Rogers Nelson is truly an icon. And as the road to ESSENCE Festival 2014 begins, we're giving thanks where its due.

From his impressive catalog to his undeniable influence on a new generation of artists, Prince Rogers Nelson will forever be an icon. ESSENCE gives thanks where its due.

How well do you know The Purple One? From his kid sister, who's also a singer, to his favorite meal during the Purple Rain era, we've compiled 12 surprising facts about Prince.
How well do you know The Purple One? From his kid sister, who's also a singer, to his favorite meal during the Purple Rain era, we've compiled 12 facts about the legend's life.

Prince jumped on the scene in 1978 with For You, and our world was never the same. The music legend was prolific, to say the least, releasing an album a year for the following three decades. As we remember Prince, let's take a trip down memory lane and look back at some of his amazing artwork.

Relive 2015 ESSENCE Fest performer, Common's experience from last year's #EssenceFest.


Educator Estella Pyfrom, 76, turned a bus into a mobile, customized mobile lab for underprivliged kids. Here's how she's getting them ready for the future.

Sevyn Streeter chats with Aleesha Renee.



Marsha Ambrosius chats with Aleesha Renee

Ebonne Jones chats with singer Jazmine Sullivan

The WE TV reality stars show love to another R&B group.

The R&B group talks about their upcoming album and new member Aaron "DE" DePounce.

The old school R&B group talks about their ESSENCE Festival Family Day performance and their upcoming album.

Tank talks about why he selected his "You're My Star" winner.

The Hit The Floor star shares what kind of woman stands out to him in a crowd and more.

The singer shares why he's excited to hit the stage on Sunday.

Dancing to Chaka Khan in the streets with her friends is what the performer remembers the most.

Uncle Charlie dishes on that time he had to teach Kevin Hart a thing or two.

That time Kim Whitley was with Cash Money and.. never mind, she can't tell you all of that story. But her other Festival memories are just as good.