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Maxwell had the crowd in their feelings and on their feet—every note, every lyric, they sang it right back to him. Pure soul and connection! #ESSENCEFest25

Maxwell had the crowd in their feelings and on their feet—every note, every lyric, they sang it right back to him. Pure soul and connection! #ESSENCEFest25

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Let’s get into it—traditional beauty standards don’t serve us. We have to take our power back and redefine our beauty on our own terms, creating an industry where everyone can shine.

Let’s get into it—traditional beauty standards don’t serve us. We have to take our power back and redefine our beauty on our own terms, creating an industry where everyone can shine.

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4,766,283 views • 1 year ago

Baddie Baddie shot ‘o clock with @ThegirlJT #ESSENCEFest

Baddie Baddie shot ‘o clock with @ThegirlJT #ESSENCEFest

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2,913,981 views • 2 years ago

The Cash Money reunion would NOT be complete without the presence of: Tunechi, Lil' Wayne, Lil' Weezy, Birdman Jr., Weezy F. Baby. 🗣️PLEASE SAY THE BABY 🔥🔥 #ESSENCEFest30

The Cash Money reunion would NOT be complete without the presence of: Tunechi, Lil' Wayne, Lil' Weezy, Birdman Jr., Weezy F. Baby. 🗣️PLEASE SAY THE BABY 🔥🔥 #ESSENCEFest30

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842,999 views • 2 years ago

🗣️Go Mya! Go Mya!

🗣️Go Mya! Go Mya!

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609,258 views • 2 years ago

At #ESSENCEFest, we embrace and celebrate all facets of Black culture!💐 NOW look how they ATE that!🤝🏾

At #ESSENCEFest, we embrace and celebrate all facets of Black culture!💐 NOW look how they ATE that!🤝🏾

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546,173 views • 2 years ago

We know. You were refreshing our feed. You were texting the group chat like, “They better not play with us this year.” The first wave of the lineup is here. Boyz II Men. Davido. Maxwell. Master P. GloRilla. The Isley Brothers. Nas. Summer Walker. Jermaine Dupri presents an “ESSENCE Flowers” tribute to Quincy Jones. And that’s just the beginning. You know we love a surprise. Text your people. Lock in your PTO. Get your tickets. We’ll see you in New Orleans.

We know. You were refreshing our feed. You were texting the group chat like, “They better not play with us this year.” The first wave of the lineup is here. Boyz II Men. Davido. Maxwell. Master P. GloRilla. The Isley Brothers. Nas. Summer Walker. Jermaine Dupri presents an “ESSENCE Flowers” tribute to Quincy Jones. And that’s just the beginning. You know we love a surprise. Text your people. Lock in your PTO. Get your tickets. We’ll see you in New Orleans.

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249,568 views • 1 year ago

Did Victoria Monét just give us the dance break of the summer??? We think so! #ESSENCEFest30

Did Victoria Monét just give us the dance break of the summer??? We think so! #ESSENCEFest30

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210,091 views • 2 years ago

50 years of Hip-Hop takes the main stage. Consider this your official invite. The Headliners: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Megan Thee Stallion With sets curated by: Jermaine Dupri & Friends & Doug E. Fresh and MORE Keep your notifications ON, as this is the FIRST of many announcements.

50 years of Hip-Hop takes the main stage. Consider this your official invite. The Headliners: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Megan Thee Stallion With sets curated by: Jermaine Dupri & Friends & Doug E. Fresh and MORE Keep your notifications ON, as this is the FIRST of many announcements.

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149,834 views • 3 years ago

We heard you and we delivered. Let’s talk about the new additions to the lineup shall we? One time for Hip-Hop. Only at ESSENCE Fest. awaits your arrival.

We heard you and we delivered. Let’s talk about the new additions to the lineup shall we? One time for Hip-Hop. Only at ESSENCE Fest. awaits your arrival.

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107,365 views • 3 years ago

Happy Birthday to the legendary Janet Jackson! #ESSENCEFest

Happy Birthday to the legendary Janet Jackson! #ESSENCEFest

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