Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cardi B, Patti LaBelle and Brandy & Monica have been tapped as headliners for Essence’s Festival of Culture 2026, taking place ...

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.

This week’s new music Friday also features Johnny Gill, French Montana & Max B, Ro James, K Camp and Adrian Younge. 2 days ago This will be Cardi B’s ESSENCE Festival debut, alongside fellow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the heels of International Women’s Day, 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture unveiled its first wave of performers on Monday (March ...