Tamar Braxton performs at the 2014 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans.
The Purple One rocked the sold-out crowd at the New Orleans Superdome for the 20th anniversary ESSENCE Festival.
Dave Chappelle surprised the sold-out audience at the New Orleans Superdome at the 2014 ESSENCE Festival.
Actors Morris Chestnut, Lance Gross, and Terrence Jenkins attend the 2014 ESSENCE Festival on July 5, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Iyanla Vanzant at EF 2014 Empowerment Experience
Jill Scott performs at the 2014 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans
Tyler Perry attends the 2014 ESSENCE Festival on July 5, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mary J. Blige performs at the 2014 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans.
Author Terry McMillan onstage at the 2014 ESSENCE Festival on July 4, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
