Has Jennifer Hudson lost even more weight? Singer looked svelte at Essence Music Festival

Jennifer Hudson has been a skinny minny for a few months now but it appears the singer is continuing to lose even more pounds.

The 29-year-old wowed the crowds at the 2011 Essence Music Festival last night in a flattering black dress that showed off her tiny waist.

She looked great in the asymmetrical frock which she paired with fishnet stockings and red heels.

Svelte: Jennifer Hudson showed off her tiny waist while performing at the 2011 Essence Music Festival in Louisiana last night

Putting on a show: The 29-year-old Grammy winner belted out songs from her new album at the packed arena

Spreading the weight loss news: Jennifer lost 80lbs through Weight Watchers who she is now a spokeswoman for

Jamming: The mother-of-one performed with her backing dancers

The Grammy winner was at the Louisiana Superdome where she helped kick off the three-day event.

Going from a size 18 to a tiny size six with her 80 pound weight loss has brought legions of new fans for the artist who is also a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers.

Her appearance last night has prompted claims that she has lost even more weight recently.

Energetic: RnB singer Usher but on a spellbinding performance at the start of the three-day event

Choreography King: The Confessions singer treated the crowd to his amazing dancing routines

Jennifer is going to document her weight loss in an upcoming memoir she is still writing about her journey.

And although she looks great, her latest album I Remember Me has been a disappointment and is already languishing at number 99 on The Billboard chart.

Also on the bill last night was RnB singer Usher who put on an energetic performance.

Blast from the past: Nineties group Boyz II Men put on a rousing performance of their greatest hits

He treated the crowd to a mixture of sci-fi imagery and edgy choreography in a way that they have become accustomed to from the Confessions singer.

And making a rare appearance were Nineties RnB group Boyz II Men who after 60 million in album sales over the years still have a loyal following.

Well known for their epic hits End of the Road and I'll Make Love To You, the band members put on a sterling performance of their greatest songs.