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See the Top 5 Moments from This Week's ESSENCE Live

We got up close and personal with Trey Songz, Kendrick Lamar and Marvin Sapp in this week's episode of ESSENCE Live. Click through and see all of the laughs, lessons and shade you may have missed.

By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020

Trey Songz Talks Panties

What does Trigga Trey do with the panties fans throw on stage at ESSENCE Fest? Click here and see.

See the Top 5 Moments from This Week’s ESSENCE Live

A Kendrick Lamar Q&A

ESSENCE Fest headliner Kendrick Lamar responds to YOUR burning Instagram questions. Click here to see what he has to say.

Marvin Sapp Responds to Ruth’s Chris Restaurant Incident

What really went down when gospel artist Marvin Sapp was turned away from the famous Chicago restaurant? Watch and find out.

Can Chet Haze Say the N-Word?

You know the Slayed or Shade panelists went all the way in on Tom Hanks’ rapper son and his stance on the N-word. Click here to see ALL of the shade.

‘Orange Is The New Black’: Nursery Rhyme Edition

Our July cover stars gave their unique renditions of your favorite nursery rhymes. Click here to see the dramatic and hilarious results.