While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Essence Festival in New Orleans' Superdome had issues. From scheduling to the Superlounges to the lack of a superstar, here ...

Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master ...

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

Faces Controversy Over Target Sponsorship *The Essence Festival of Culture is known for celebrating Black excellence, music, ...

Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...