DeSoto Receives Honor/More Essence

Congratulations to DeSoto for being named an All-American City by the National Civic League. Some of my DeSoto brothers had already asked where the love was at.

MORE ESSENCE MUSINGS

Strangest Non-Bobby Brown Concert Moment

Jamie Foxx near the end of his 45-min set inexplicably knocked over his mike stand and dropped his microphone, catching both before they hit the floor. He was so tickled, he pretty much laughed through the rest of his song, and right off the stage.

Most Gracious Celebrity: Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique took pictures and signed autographs for fans long after her scheduled time in the Reliant Center.

Celeb with the biggest ego: Shemar Moore

Who else would it be?

Most Welcomed Sight:

High Profile Baptist Pastors showing much love as they introduced Minister Louis Farrakhan before his address on Monday afternoon.

Old School Rappers who didn’t look old: MC Lyte/YoYo

Both holding it down, Lyte in her 3rd decade of rhyming.

1st Place to give you a COMPLETE Essence Festival Update:

Dallas South Blog!!!!!!!