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Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ Video Likely Filming In New Orleans

By Kiri Walton | July 9, 2018

Drake likely shot his newest video here in New Orleans, during Essence Fest, and New Orleans is getting in our feelings about it.

Essence Outsider: Notes From A Fest First-Timer

By Alex Galbraith | July 9, 2018

My first-ever Essence Fest experience will not be my last.

Big Freedia showed Essence Fest why she reigns as the Queen Diva of Bounce

By Alex Galbraith | July 9, 2018

Big Freedia toasted her long-time fans while welcoming newcomers in her Essence sets.

Some of our favorite moments from Essence Fest 2018

By Lindsay Patross | July 9, 2018

Essence Fest has ended, but we already have fond memories of that Essence Fest from all the way back in well, 24 hours ago. This year was one of the largest in the 24-year history of Essence Festival, attracting more than 510,000 attendees. Every single night of the Essence Fest nightly concerts was sold out, […]

Mykia Jovan Was One Of The Best Parts Of Essence Fest’s First Day

By Alex Galbraith | July 7, 2018

Mykia Jovan captivated a tight-knit crowd on the first day of Essence Fest.

2018 Essence Fest nightly concerts sold out online

By Kiri Walton | July 7, 2018

Tickets may still be available online through ticket-selling sites like Stub Hub.

New Orleans As All Pell: Rapper Turns In Impressive Essence Show

By Alex Galbraith | July 7, 2018

Pell lit up a hometown crowd with the help of a few other New Orleans musicians.

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DJ Kristi Sugarcookie Will Bring NOLA Flavor To Essence Fest’s Seminars

By Alex Galbraith | July 6, 2018

Catch DJ Kristi Sugarcookie when she spins her favorite records at the Essence Fest Beauty & Style stage!

Giving Back: Essence Fest Day of Service Helps Beautify Ashé Cultural Arts Center

By Alex Galbraith | July 5, 2018

MIC-AMPED campers cleaned up the Ashe Cultural Arts Center in Central City as part of Essence Fest

Barrow’s Catfish, Hollygrove Institution Shuttered After Katrina, To Re-Open Friday

By Alex Galbraith | July 5, 2018

The new Barrow’s will have a menu that moves beyond its deep-fried roots, but catfish will still be the restaurant’s signature dish.