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Rapper 2 Chainz claims Hollywood pot shop swindled him out of $1.5m in investment scam

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Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture

The Essence Festival of Culture is ending in New Orleans with performances by Janet Jackson and a special tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze

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Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival

New Orleans group Tank and the Bangas got a big boost when they won a 2017 National Public Radio contest for “undiscovered bands."

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Vice President Kamala Harris Attends Essence Festival In New Orleans

Vice President Kamala Harris attends Essence Festival, emphasizing cultural celebration and community engagement.

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30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the 30th annual celebration of the Essence Festival of Culture

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Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture

The best of Black culture’s policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, business minds, health experts and, of course, musical talent are converging in New Orleans over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of the Essence Festival of Culture

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Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners

R&B superstar Usher joins the night concert lineup for this summer’s 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture

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2024 Essence Festival to honor Frankie Beverly's 'final performance' with tribute

Organizers of the Essence Festival of Culture have revealed that legendary soul group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be recognized during this summer’s gathering with “a star-studded tribute” that will “honor their final performance.”

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Janet Jackson To Headline 2024 Essence Festival In New Orleans

Janet Jackson headlines 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans with Cash Money Millionaires reunion. Celebrating Black culture and heritage.

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Ashanti Confirms She's Expecting Her First Child With New Fiancé Nelly

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ESSENCE's 17Th Black Women In Hollywood Awards Red Carpet Highlights

The 17th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards showcased talent, style, and unity in the entertainment industry, celebrating Black women's achievements.

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ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Televised On OWN Network.

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Danielle Brooks Shines At 2024 ESSENCE Black Women Awards

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Zendaya Flexes Her Archival Fashion Connections in a Lace Corset Top and Couture Denim

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