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Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige performs at the 2014 Essence Music Festival on July 5, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana

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July 7, 2014

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30 Smokin' Shots From The 2014 Essence Music Festival

Mark Sundstrom
Janelle Monae, Nas, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, Erykah Badu and more headed to New Orleans for 'Essence' magazine's 20th annual weekend-long celebration of R&B, soul, funk and hip hop!

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