Crews 
Essence Festival 2016 is just four months away and on Tuesday (Mar 1) the full list of performers was unveiled and just as in previous years, the annual event will have no shortage of A list performers.
Via Essence:
For the 22nd year, ESSENCE Fest is bringing sure-to-be-lit nighttime concerts featuring more than 30 of todayâs hottest hip-hop and R&B stars. This year’s lineup is a mix of old and new: soul and R&B, hip hop and popâfrom Kendrick Lamar to Mariah Carey, Maxwell to Lion Babe.
âThe ESSENCE Festival is back in New Orleans with an extraordinary roster of the biggest names and best performers in entertainmentâfrom global music icons to the industryâs ris ing stars,â said ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks. âWe are welcoming Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar and Maxwell to headline the Superdome main stage. In addition, we will be embracing newcomers like Leon Bridges, Jeremih, Lion Babe, Dej Loaf and The Internet, as well as fan favorite Charlie Wilson for the ultimate cultural experience in New Orleans this July 4th weekend.â
Click through to see a full list of performers, and be sure to check back for updates.
Faith Evans, New Edition, Babyface and many more acts are expected to perform with the list continuing to grow for the three day event from June 30 to July 3. You can get your tickets here.
