Relive ESSENCE Fest With Photos From The Weekend's Best Performances 

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Missy Elliott performs at the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Queen Latifah and Yo Yo perform at the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Salt-N-Pepa and Yo Yo perform at the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Brandy performs at the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Kandi Burruss-Tucker performs at the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Miguel earned multiple nominations including Best R&B Song and Best Urban Contemporary Album.

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Remy Ma performs at the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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