That One Time I Went To Essence Festival On A Budget
I had been to NOLA before for National Urban League Conference, but the vibe at Essence Fest was something different. It was truly a reunion with people from all walks of life that came together for the one event that can possibly change their lives. I grew up reading Essence and very aware of what the magazine brings to our community.
OVO Festival: Views from the 6ix
OVO Fest launched in 2010, a few months after "Over," as an attempt by the then up-and-coming rapper to cement his credibility with a festival in his own honor. Drake started off his show on his throne: a replica of the famously known, CN Tower which was the album cover for Views.