Aaliyah ESSENCE Festival Tribute: Chloé Bailey, Normani, Mya, & More Shine With EPIC Performances

Aaliyah received a seismic tribute at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

Curated by the late icon’s longtime collaborator Missy Elliott, the showcase saw an eclectic array of names show up and show out with anthems from the beloved R&B singer.

Housed at the Super Dome in New Orleans, the ESSENCE special brought with it performances from the likes of Normani, Chloé Bailey, Ryan Destiny, and Mya.

Individually and collaboratively, the group powered through classics such as ‘Rock The Boat,’ ‘One In A Million,’ ‘More Than A Woman,’ ‘We Need a Resolution,’ and ‘4 Page Latter.’

Check out highlights below…

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