Four-time Grammy-winning vocalist and powerhouse producer, composer, and independent record label founder Erykah Badu is ...

A tribute to Quincy Jones, Master P’s last performance, and Jill Scott’s love letter to her city—this year’s festival blends history and new energy across an unforgettable weekend.

On Sunday, Dupri will lead a tribute to Jones as part of a new “Essence Flowers” series at the festival. The show will feature Tyrese, Robin Thicke, Al B. Sure, Xscape, MC Lyte, The Pharcyde, Mobb ...

During Black Music Month, Jermaine Dupri discusses how he will honor his late mentor Quincy Jones at Essence Fest and what makes a great hit record.

"Next To You" is also getting oodles of love online from The D.O.C., Rapsody, DJ Spinna, Posdnuos, Eligh of the Living Legends, DJ EFN and so many more.

During Black Music Month, Jermaine Dupri discusses how he will honor his late mentor Quincy Jones at Essence Fest and what makes a great hit record.

Rapper T-Rex, whose real name is Randy Sullivan, recently collapsed on stage at a mid-rap showdown. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the musician battled Geechi Gotti at Ultimate Rap League (URL)'s NOME XV ...

Fans Baduists can purchase tickets for all upcoming Erykah Badu and The Alchemist shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the ...

The band’s music was widely sampled in later years, including by 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, J. Cole and Will Smith, the last of whom used “And the Beat Goes On” as the basis for his late-‘90s hit ...

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist announced they’re co-headlining their ten-concert ‘Luv Iz Tour’ aka ‘The Abi and Alan Tour’ at theaters and music halls all over North America this August.