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After taking over New Orleans and bringing together some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood, ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 has come to an end. Over the weekend, panels hosted by icons from politics, entertainment and culture were packed with audiences ready to listen and enjoy themselves. If you want to know who exactly was walking around ESSENCE Festival, we've got you. Here are the celebs we spotted.

Nicki Minaj was living it up with the big shots at the White House Rose Garden Lunch and she got a shoutout from President Trump who called her hot. Nicki was spotted at the event in a pink dress and she sure didn't hate the praise she got from Trump when he said she's so incredible.

Da Brat, the Chicago-born rap legend whose real name is Shawntae Harris-Dupart, had the entire internet dropping their jaws after posting a highly unexpected, ultra-sexy Instagram video showcasing a recent high-glam photo session in a paint-on-tight denim outfit.

Alfreda Woodard for AARP magazine discusses her career achievements and advocacy work, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and using her platform to inspire younger generations while maintaining authenticity throughout her professional journey.

Venus Williams discussed her latest training regimen with L'Équipe, sharing insights into her preparation for upcoming tournaments. The tennis champion emphasized the importance of consistency and mental focus in maintaining peak performance at the professional level.