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Diggy Simmons

Diggy Simmons, son of Rev Run, posing at the Rush HeARTS Education luncheon at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Simmons will participate in the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on Thursday, July 5. (AP Photo/SPG, Jonathan Fickies)

Essence Fest kicks off Thursday with youth acts

Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - One of the premier music festivals celebrating black culture and music is branching out...
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Diggy Simmons (age16) – From rap royalty, the fourth child of Rev Run, Diggy Simmons is carving a lane of his own while still maintaining the family business. Blessed with a flow that is clearly in his DNA, Diggy is nowhere near in his prime.

Essence fest adds 4th day to spotlight new talent

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The next generation moves to the forefront at this year's Essence Music Festival, which expands to four days of concerts and sets aside a day of activities geared toward emerging talent...
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