Master P, the legendary hip-hop mogul and founder of No Limit Records, will take his final bow at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® in New Orleans, bringing his remarkable, decades-long ...

Nearly 19.1 million visitors came to New Orleans in 2024, the second-highest number in the city's history, according to a new ...

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From pixie cuts to sisterlocks, 6 ESSENCE Editors share the hairstyles they’ll be wearing to New Orleans. Pixie cuts, ...

Celebrating 30 years in the game, the rap icon will take audiences on a journey through his greatest hits, deep cuts, and fan ...

Essence Festival of Culture is offering a discount to Louisiana residents this year if they purchase tickets in-person at the ...

Whether on the ballot or in the streets, from campaign trails to cultural movements, the ESSENCE Festival is where Black ...

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A tribute to Quincy Jones, Master P’s last performance, and Jill Scott’s love letter to her city—this year’s festival blends ...

As my colleague, Nandi Howard, VP of Content at ESSENCE, put it, “The best way to get booked at festival is to reach out to ...

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