BONUS COVERAGE FOR 2024 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Atlanta businesswoman Destiny Baquet conducts interview with renowned eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher
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The 30th Anniversary of The Essence Music Festival is one Destiny Baquet undoubtedly will remember for the rest of her life.
One moment, Baquet is attracting national headlines amid Making Headline News’ 2024 Essence Music Festival three-day coverage for “the party with a purpose” event July 5-7 in New Orleans for her forthcoming milestone as a recipient for an Honorary Doctorate.
Then, earlier this week, the esteemed Atlanta businesswoman was afforded the golden opportunity to pose a question to renowned contemporary R&B and pop music superstar Usher, who wooed fans with a special one-night-only performance of his entire Confessions album on the final night of the event.
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That Baquet, the owner and CEO of Destiny National Tax Services, was granted the opportunity to ask Usher a question along with the assembled media came as a massive surprise to the well-respected philanthropist.
“You’ve mentored many young artists and have been a significant influence in the music industry. How do you choose who to mentor, and what advice do you give them and business owners?” Baquet asked Usher as the renowned entertainer took questions the media hours after he headlined the annual festival this past weekend alongside fellow music icons like Janet Jackson and Birdman, while other performers included Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Victoria Monét and The Roots.
Up next, the R&B legend will kick off his highly-anticipated tour run in August with three shows in his hometown of Atlanta.
Prior to arriving in New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival, the 45-year-old superstar singer was hot off the heels of winning this year’s BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a milestone that prompted Baquet applaud Usher for his more-than-three decades of valiant contributions to the Black culture music industry.
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Said Baquet in a personal, heartfelt message to Usher, an eight-time Grammy Award-winner and 35-time ASCAP Award-winner who has won 18 Billboard Music Awards, 14 BMI Awards, 12 Soul Train Music Awards, and eight American Music Awards:
“Usher, your journey in the music and entertainment industry has been nothing short of inspiring. Your ability to continuously innovate and stay relevant over the years is a testament to your talent and dedication. As a business owner, I strive to emulate your commitment to excellence and creativity in all my endeavors. Your philanthropic work, especially with the New Look Foundation, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of giving back to the community. Thank you for being a role model and an inspiration to so many, including myself.”
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Continued Baquet in a compelling salute to Usher:
“Your philanthropic work, especially with the New Look Foundation, aligns perfectly with our mission to make a meaningful impact. Together, we could develop programs or workshops that educate aspiring entrepreneurs and artists on financial literacy and real estate management. Thank you for being a role model and an inspiration to so many, including myself. I look forward to the possibility of working together to achieve great things and setting new standards in both our industries.”
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For more information, about Atlanta Businesswoman Destiny Baquet of Destiny National Tax Firm and Tax Plug Pro, check out her website at: destinynationaltax.com. Send email to: [email protected] or call 404-800-9681.
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