Essence Festival
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Music Nicki Minaj seemed to call Kanye West a "clown" during a performance of "Monster" at Essence Festival on Friday. By Cole Blake 55.4K Views -
Music Lauryn Hill performed her classic “To Zion” alongside her 28-year-old son, whom she created the song about in 1998 with Carlos Santana. By Bryson "Boom" Paul 22.0K Views -
Gram He's in New Orleans for Essence Fest—as is Minaj, who is headlining the weekend. By Erika Marie 21.0K Views -
Music The Rap icon stunned on the festival's stage as one of its headliners, and although there were promises the performance would air on Hulu, it didn't. By Erika Marie 15.9K Views -
Pop Culture Nicki's family was gathered backstage waiting on her to finish her set. By Lawrencia Grose 11.4K Views -
Pop Culture Weezy made a surprise appearance in his home state on the final night of Essence Fest. By Hayley Hynes 7.7K Views -
Pop Culture The girls aren't coming to play at this year's Essence Festival. By Hayley Hynes 5.7K Views -
Pop Culture Thee Stallion was one of the headlining acts at this year's event, and once again, she broke the internet with her booty. By Hayley Hynes 5.0K Views -
Music Lauryn Hill headlined the 2023 Essence Festival on Friday. By Caroline Fisher 4.4K Views -
Music According to Busta Rhymes, he's not used to people sitting down at his shows. By Caroline Fisher 4.2K Views -
Pop Culture Essence Festival 2025 has reported lower ticket sales and vendors opting out following backlash for continued partnership with Target. By Bryson "Boom" Paul 4.3K Views -
Music Busta Rhymes left his New Orleans fans impressed. By Caroline Fisher 4.0K Views -
Music Jonathan Majors was there with Meagan Good. By Jake Lyda 3.7K Views -
Music India.Arie wasn't happy with Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae's performances at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture. By Cole Blake 3.1K Views -
Music Lamar shouted out/defended the tennis legend on the track. By Zachary Horvath 3.1K Views -
Music Regardless of whether or not Drake arrives, Birdman and Cash Money have a very special show for New Orleans tonight. By Gabriel Bras Nevares 2.9K Views -
Music Birdman and Lil Wayne appear to still be on good terms. By Cole Blake 2.6K Views -
Music The New Orleans legend was not feeling the love. By Noah Grant 2.1K Views -
Music Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will both be performing at the festival in New Orleans. By Noah Grant 984 Views -
Music Essence Fest has changed its tune and extended an invitation to the artist. By Noah Grant 640 Views -
Music The encouraging crooner behind some of Soul music’s most inspiring lyrics. By Demi Phillips 520 Views
