EMF 2011: Live From The Superdome

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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George Clinton keeps the funk going at the ESSENCE Music Festival. Is that a short haircut we see?

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Dougie Fresh reminds everyone who is number one.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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Mary J. Blige closes out ESSENCE Music Festival weekend as only she can.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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New Edition brings the old school back to the forefront on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Trey Songz heats up the stage on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Charmaine Neville performs in the Superlounge in the New Orleans Superdome at the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kourtney Heart sangs it at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kem kicks off Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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El DeBarge opens up Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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El DeBarge opens up Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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El DeBarge opens up Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Chaka Khan gets the party started at Day 2 of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage of the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Kanye West performs on the main stage at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jill Scott shines on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome during Day 2 of the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Eric Benet at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Stephanie Mills performs at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Timothy Bloom performs at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Boyz II Men open up the first day of ESSENCE Music Festival on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome.

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Treach of Naughty by Nature performs at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Boyz II Men open up the first day of ESSENCE Music Festival on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome.

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Boyz II Men open up the first day of ESSENCE Music Festival on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome.

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Boyz II Men open up the first day of ESSENCE Music Festival on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia opens up the first day of ESSENCE Music Festival on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Fantasia live from the main stage for 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Miguel performs in the Super Lounge during the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Jennifer Hudson in a gorgeous Azzedine Alaia gown is live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Jennifer Hudson live on the Main Stage of the New Orleans Superdome during the ESSENCE Music Festival.

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Charlie Wilson brings the party to the main stage of ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Charlie Wilson brings the party to the main stage of ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Charlie Wilson brings the party to the main stage of ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Charlie Wilson brings the party to the main stage of ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Usher headlines the first night of the ESSENCE Music Festival concerts at the New Orleans Superdome.