Missy Elliott Celebrates Aaliyah’s Legacy With Star-Studded ESSENCE Festival Tribute Aaliyah ESSENCE Festival tribute delivered an emotional celebration of one of R&B’s most influential artists on July 5, 2026. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture closed out its final night in New Orleans. Curated by Aaliyah’s longtime friend and collaborator Missy Elliott, “Aaliyah: One in a Million, […]