Jul 7, 2024 - Music
Usher got us fallin' in love at Essence performance
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Usher performs onstage at the Essence Festival of Culture at the Caesars Superdome on July 6, 2024, in New Orleans. Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence
Usher, Big Boi, Charlie Wilson and Sheila E. jammed Saturday night at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Why it matters: Essence Fest is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend.
The big picture: Method Man, Ginuwine, Tank, Tyrese, Tweet, Lloyd, Reyna Roberts, Donell Jones and Machel Montano also performed.
- Al Sharpton made an appearance too, along with Black Masking Indians who were a nod back to Essence's colorful magazine covers in honor of its host city.
- Earlier in the day, Keyshia Cole and Lady London hit the Coca-Cola stage at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
- And Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga in a special Q&A.
What's next: Janet Jackson closes out the fest Sunday night at the Superdome with homegrown talent Tank and the Bangas, Ha Sizzle and Teedra Moses. (Tickets)
- Go deeper for the full Essence guide and more things to do this weekend.
A few photos from Saturday night's show at the Superdome:
