Common at the Essence Fashion HouseEssence_Festival_2019 Common will be appearing at Essence in the Park (Congo Square Stage) on Thursday, July 4, and the Essence Fashion House on Friday, July 5. Common recently opened up about his relationship with his first love Erykah Badu. Erykah Badu at the Essence FestEssence_Festival_2019 Common will be appearing at Essence in the Park (Congo Square Stage) on Thursday, July 4, and the Essence Fashion House on Friday, July 5. Common recently opened up about his relationship with his first love Erykah Badu.

By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas

Common will be appearing at Essence in the Park (Congo Square Stage) on Thursday, July 4, and the Essence Fashion House on Friday, July 5. Common recently opened up about his relationship with his first love Erykah Badu.

2019 ESSENCE FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

7 p.m. Essence Welcome/Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle tribute with Ledisi, MC Lyte, Morris Day, Brandi, Doug E. Fresh and Sheila E

8:40 p.m. “Essence After Dark” preview with Estelle, Spice, Machel Montano, Shaggy

9:40 p.m. RBRM featuring Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins

11 p.m. Missy Elliott

SATURDAY

6:55 p.m. Musiq Soulchild

7:30 p.m. H.E.R.

8:20 p.m. NAS

9:40 p.m. Michelle Obama

10:45 p.m. Mary J. Blige

SUNDAY

7 p.m. Big Freedia and Mannie Fresh

7:50 p.m. Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, Dem Franchize Boyz, Lil Jon

9:10 p.m. Teddy Riley presents Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Teyana Taylor, MAJOR, Ro James and more

11:10 p.m. Essence Awards honoring Marc Morial and Rev. Al Sharpton

11:35 p.m. Frankie Beverly & Maze and a tribute by Anthony Hamilton