Cardi B, Latto, Kehlani, Brandy, Monica and Patti LaBelle are among the first artists announced for the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture. The countdown to Essence Festival of Culture is officially on.

The Listening: New Music From T.I., Tyler, The Creator, Quavo, Steve Lacy with SZA, GloRilla & Pooh Shiesty, Muni Long and More This week’s new music Friday also features Remy Ma, Benny The Butcher, ...

Cardi B, Patti LaBelle and Brandy & Monica have been tapped as headliners for Essence's Festival of Culture 2026, taking place from July 3-5 at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome. In addition to the ...

The 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup was announced with Cardi B, Brandy & Monica, Patti LaBelle, Kehlani, and Latto set to hit the stage in NOLA. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the ...