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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

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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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