Missy Elliott & Usher Added as Headliners For Essence Festival 2015 Main Stage

Essence Festival 2015 just got a little hotter as two of our faves have been added as official main stage headliners. Following her headline making Superbowl Halftime show appearance Missy Elliott along with Usher who just concluded his UR Experience Tour will now be performing at the annual festival.

The two vets join the likes of Mary J. Blige, Sevyn Streeter, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Common and many more that will be performing at the 21st annual festival which will be taking place in New Orleans from July 2-5.

Usher, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, Missy Elliot, Kendrick Lamar, Sevyn Streeter, Adrian Marcel, SZA, Raheem DeVaughn, Mali Music, Eric Roberson, Teedra Moses, Avery*Sunshine, Kindred The Family Soul, Goapele, Robert Glasper, Tweet, Jeff Bradshaw, Bilal, Tank, India.Arie, Floetry, Kelly Price, Lianne La Havas, Elle Varner, Common, Trombone Shorty, Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, Mystikal, Slick Rick, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Nico & Vinz, Esperanza Spalding, Dee-1, Tonya Bond Cannon, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, and The Bangas and more to be announced soon.

Kevin Hart will headline the ESSENCE ‘Now Playing’ Concert, Thursday, July 2.

“On the heels of the ESSENCE Festival’s epic 20(th) anniversary celebration in 2014, we’re delighted to announce a selection of the best artists and biggest names in entertainment who will take the stage at the Superdome this summer,’ said Essence President Michelle Ebanks. “From first-time Festival performer Kendrick Lamar to return appearances from fan favorites like Kevin Hart, Common and Mary J. Blige, the ESSENCE Festival offers the definitive entertainment and cultural experience for our passionate ESSENCE community every Fourth of July weekend.”

Check out more info on the events, tickets, and schedule for Essence festival events HERE.