- Posted December 15, 2025
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ESSENCE has revealed the lineup for its 27th Essence Festival of Culture this year, and with stars like Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Jazmine Sullivan performing, the event will surely be one not to miss.
“This is Not a Drill ESSENCE FEST has returned to NOLA with an All-Star lineup that literally can’t be touched!,” ESSENCE wrote in an Instagram announcement.
ESSENCE called upon some of the culture’s biggest, most influential names to help celebrate this year’s theme, “It’s the Black Joy for Me.” Kevin Hart, Summer Walker, New Edition, The Isley Brothers and The Roots and Friends are among the long list of celebs who will be in attendance at the annual concert series.
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