Missed Janet Jackson's State of the World Tour? You and your tardy to he party self are in luck. Because Damita Jo is headed to New Orlean this summer, along with Idris Elba, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, H.E.R. and tons more...
Yassss Ms. Jackson ain't stopping her performance game anytime soon.
The hot mom is taking her talents to the Essence Festival, going down this summer July 5-8 in New Orleans.
The Fest, full of culture, music and more, just announced their initial lineup so you can get ready to see your faves.
Headlining alongside Janet Jackson will be Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, with special guests Snoop Dogg and many others in a special curation by The Roots; Xscape; Fantasia and Miguel.
There will be more than 40 acts and will take place across five stages at the Louisiana Superdome, with mainstage host Roy Wood, Jr. flexing his comedy skills.
The Superlounge will also be poppin' with a unique DJ-curated experience—set off by actor/DJ Idris Elba, MC Lyte and more. Also Kid Fury & Crissle from The Read will have a presentation.
Newcomer faves like H.E.R. will also be hitting the stage, plus the below:
The Roots; 112;Daniel Caesar; D-Nice; Doug E. Fresh’s Legends of Hip-Hop Show featuring Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee and more; DVSN; Fantasia; H.E.R.; Idris Elba; Kelela; Kelly Price’s For The Love of R&B featuring Dave Hollister and Vaughn Willis; Kevin Ross; MAJOR.; Mali Music; Marsha Ambrosius; MC Lyte; Miguel; Mykia Jovan; Ro James; Teddy Riley’s New Jack Swing Experience featuring Wreckx-n-Effect, Blackstreet and Guy; VICTORY, Xscape and more announced soon.
Get in where you fit in.
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