Over the weekend, the 2019 Essence Music Festival went down in a major way in New Orleans. Being a native, it was amazing to see thousands and thousands of beautiful people gather in my city for the music fest’s 25th anniversary.
From Michelle Obama dropping gems to Pharrell Williams and Teddy Riley lighting the stage on fire, this past weekend was one to remember. Here are my absolute favorite moments from the 2019 ESSENCE Festival.

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