R&B crooner Maxwell performed Saturday night (Jul 4) at Day 2 of the Coca-Cola sponsored 2009 Essence Music Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Louisiana Superdome. Fellow R&B singer Robin Thicke also took the main stage that night, while singer/producer Ryan Leslie performed on one of the smaller stages. Continue reading for lots of photos of celebrities performing and enjoying the weekend’s festivities.

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Rock star Lenny Kravitz attended a photocall announcing his upcoming “Let Love Rule 2009″ UK tour at The Cadogan Hotel early Wednesday (Jun 24) in London.

Al B. Sure and his son Lil B. Sure performed together at J&R Music And Computer World Wednesday (Jun 24) in New York City.

Female rapper Rah Digga and Kolby Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs attended the 2009 NBA Draft Classic Tuesday (Jun 23) in New York City.

Actress Rosario Dawson can be seen here as she arrives at the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival’s & Universal Pictures’ premiere of “Public Enemies” at the Mann Village Westwood Theater Tuesday (Jun 23) in the Westwood district of Los Angeles.

Wu Tang clan member RZA attended the afterparty for “Public Enemies” at the Hammer Museum Tuesday (Jun 23) in Los Angeles.

Actor Samuel L. Jackson and Sir Richard Branson posed for a pic on the red carpet of the Virgin Atlantic Red Hot Party at Tribeca Rooftop Monday (Jun 22) in NYC. Sir Branson is the founder/owner of the Virgin brand.

Q-Tip and Funkmaster Flex stopped for a picture at the launch party for The Nightlife Preservation Community at M2 Ultra Lounge Monday (Jun 22) in New York City.

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