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by Hillary Crosley onJuly 9, 2012
Essence Music Festival 2012: Both divas sang songs for the fallen star during their shows.
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by Hillary Crosley onJuly 8, 2012
Blige and comedian Kevin Hart closed out Saturday's lineup with laughter and hints of tears.
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by Hillary Crosley onJuly 7, 2012
At Essence Music Festival performing hits like "Untitled," the singer showed why he's been missed.
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July 7, 2012
Essence Music Festival 2012: He talks to us about his Mandela biopic and disciplining his own children.
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July 6, 2012
Essence Music Festival 2012: Watch Chaka Khan tell us about eating well and red-carpet fashion.
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by Hillary Crosley onJuly 6, 2012
Young acts, such as Diggy Simmons and the OMG Girlz, shine, while Bell Biv Devoe reminisces.
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by Hillary Crosley onJuly 5, 2012
The Root will be at this year's Essence Music Festival, which features D'Angelo, Aretha and Mary J. Blige.
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by Jozen Cummings onJuly 2, 2011
The hip-hop pioneer talks about his career, about why he is not bitter and about young MCs who don't know what they owe him.
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May 25, 2011
It's that time of year again -- time to get your party/music/art on. The Root takes a tour of the best black arts and music festivals around the country.
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by Brentin Mock onJuly 5, 2010
A corporate event in the struggling city brings stars and money but also creates tensions with the locals.
