The 2011 Essence Music Festival Lineup Announced

The Essence Music Festival has announced their 2011 lineup which includes Mary J. Blige and Kanye West.  Get the full list inside plus find out about Michael Vick cancelling on Oprah...

It was announced today that Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Jill Scott, and Trey Songz will headline the 2011 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL during its run in New Orleans, July 1-3.
The headliners will be supported on the main stage and in the super lounges by Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Boyz II Men, Stephanie Mills, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Macy Gray, Dwele, Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle, Mint Condition, Kelly Price, M.C. Lyte and New Orleans talent including Irma Thomas, Kourtney Heart, Rebirth Brass Band, Charmaine Neville Band, and TBC Brass Band.
The theme of the fest this year is "The Roots of R&B."