2010 Essence Music Festival

Janet Jacskon | Trey Songz | Kevin Liles | T.I. | Ludacris | Keri Hilson | Jill Scott |

Ladies Man - Trey Songz drives the ladies of the Essence Music Festival wild during his performance at the New Orleans Superdome.

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Ladies Man - Trey Songz drives the ladies of the Essence Music Festival wild during his performance at the New Orleans Superdome.

Party People - Biz Markie and Mary J. Blige party it up during the Essence weekend.

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Party People - Biz Markie and Mary J. Blige party it up during the Essence weekend.

Go DJ - Bryan-Michael Cox DJs at his private event, The Love, Life, Music Experience.

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Go DJ - Bryan-Michael Cox DJs at his private event, The Love, Life, Music Experience.

Passion - Janet Jackson brings her A-Game to the Superdome during the Essence Music Festival.

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Passion - Janet Jackson brings her A-Game to the Superdome during the Essence Music Festival.

Red Carpet Ready - Trey Songz stops by Sirius Satellite Radio's booth.

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Red Carpet Ready - Trey Songz stops by Sirius Satellite Radio's booth.

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Ladies Love Cool James - LL Cool J gives the ladies something to scream about during his appearance in New Orleans.

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Ladies Love Cool James - LL Cool J gives the ladies something to scream about during his appearance in New Orleans.

Showtime - Swizz Beatz arrives at the Superdome to check out Alicia Keys' performance.

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Showtime - Swizz Beatz arrives at the Superdome to check out Alicia Keys' performance.

Ms. Chilli - Chilli takes a quick flick at McDonald's 365 Black Awards at Essence Music Festival.

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Ms. Chilli - Chilli takes a quick flick at McDonald's 365 Black Awards at Essence Music Festival.

The King's Home - Idris Elba and T.I. party it up.

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The King's Home - Idris Elba and T.I. party it up.

Toya's Here! - Toya relaxes during Bryan-Michael Cox's The Love, Life, Music Experience.

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Toya's Here! - Toya relaxes during Bryan-Michael Cox's The Love, Life, Music Experience.

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Songbird - Jill Scott proves why her voice is one of the best in the business.

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Songbird - Jill Scott proves why her voice is one of the best in the business.

Luva Luva - Ludacris and his girlfriend arrive at Bryan-Michael Cox's The Love, Life, Music Experience.

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Luva Luva - Ludacris and his girlfriend arrive at Bryan-Michael Cox's The Love, Life, Music Experience.

The Queen - Mary J. Blige performs "Hood Love" and later brought out T.I. to assist her.

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The Queen - Mary J. Blige performs "Hood Love" and later brought out T.I. to assist her.

Miss Keri Baby - Keri Hilson is decked out in all black during her performance.

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Miss Keri Baby - Keri Hilson is decked out in all black during her performance.

Trey Loves The Kids - Trey gets cozy with one of his younger fans during the Toast To Women event.

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Trey Loves The Kids - Trey gets cozy with one of his younger fans during the Toast To Women event.

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ATL's Queen - Monica hits the stage to perform her new single at Essence.

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ATL's Queen - Monica hits the stage to perform her new single at Essence.

Pandemonium - Trey Songz almost causes a riot after leaving the Toast To Women celebration.

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Pandemonium - Trey Songz almost causes a riot after leaving the Toast To Women celebration.