NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Singer Lauryn Hill performs on Night 1 during the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

She showcased her taut arms and toned legs while singing her hits in front of enthusiastic fans in the Superlounge. The body ...

Essence Magazine launched the Essence Festival of Culture in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication. Last ...

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

While musicians like Jill Scott, Maxwell, Master P and GloRilla rock the Caesars Superdome each night during the Essence ...

The Rev. Al Sharpton and several U.S. representatives, including New Orleans' Troy Carter and Texas' Jasmine Crockett, voiced ...

Essence Festival 2025 kicked off with standout street style looks that turned New Orleans into a fashion runway. From floral ...

Many of the culinary stations at Essence are New Orleans based, but there are plenty of Black-owned spots to visit around ...

The business mogul joined Syrita Steib, Derwin Scott, Zach Jackson, and Spectacular Smith for a powerful conversation on ...

EFOC weekend is non-stop. Here’s where to cool down, stretch out, hydrate, and take a much-needed beat in the Big Easy.

In addition to giving ESSENCE Festival attendees the very best in music, entertainment and wellness at this year’s festival happening July 4th weekend, we’re also giving participants a chance ...