Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Jermaine Dupri And More To Headline Essence Fest 2023

Essence Festival of Culture will be back and bigger than ever with Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, and Jermaine Dupri among the headliners. Taking place in New Orleans for the 29th time, this year’s festival will see the biggest acts in music as Hip-Hop continues to celebrate 50 years.

The extravaganza, presented by Coca-Cola, will offer in-person and virtual experiences for attendees near and far. This year, festival-goers can expect to feel the deep impact that Hip-Hop has had on global culture over the last five decades — from a special 25th anniversary performance of the Grammy-winning album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to a celebration of So So Def’s 30th anniversary to an unforgettable ensemble of Hip-Hop pioneers spearheaded by Doug E. Fresh.

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Offering some Afrobeats and R&B, Wizkid, Monica, Coco Jones, and Kizz Daniel will also take the stage. Comedians Deon Cole, Affion Crockett, Spice Adams and Janelle James will offer comedic relief as DJ Spinderella, DJ Kid Capri and DJ Clark Kent will keep the party rocking over the span of four days.