Red Carpet Rundown - Black Women in Music

Essence's "Black Women in Music"

Janelle Monae - As honoree of the night, Janelle came correct in her signature tuxedo-inspired style.

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Janelle Monae - As honoree of the night, Janelle came correct in her signature tuxedo-inspired style.

Anthony Hamilton - The R&B singer dressed in warm olive and gray shades.

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Anthony Hamilton - The R&B singer dressed in warm olive and gray shades.

Big Boi - The Outkast rapper donned a fur-trimmed scarf to complete his “black carpet” look.

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Big Boi - The Outkast rapper donned a fur-trimmed scarf to complete his “black carpet” look.

Chuck Harmony - The producer/songwriter dressed casually in all black and denim.

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Chuck Harmony - The producer/songwriter dressed casually in all black and denim.

Erica Hubbard - The “Let’s Stay Together” actress dressed in a strapless mini and open-toe boots.

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Erica Hubbard - The “Let’s Stay Together” actress dressed in a strapless mini and open-toe boots.

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Fatima Robinson - The choreographer was right on trend in fashion-forward high-waist trousers and a lace bustier top.

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Fatima Robinson - The choreographer was right on trend in fashion-forward high-waist trousers and a lace bustier top.

Goapele - The singer made a glowing appearance at the event.

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Goapele - The singer made a glowing appearance at the event.

Joy Bryant - The “Parenthood” actress dressed in a youthful floral frock and a fringed cross-body purse.

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Joy Bryant - The “Parenthood” actress dressed in a youthful floral frock and a fringed cross-body purse.

Katerina Graham - “The Vampire Diaires” fashion vixen brought her A-game in a metallic cowl-neck dress and multicolored statement necklace.

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Katerina Graham - “The Vampire Diaires” fashion vixen brought her A-game in a metallic cowl-neck dress and multicolored statement necklace.

Kem - The soulful swooner was cool in a gray suit and white button-down shirt.

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Kem - The soulful swooner was cool in a gray suit and white button-down shirt.

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LaurieAnn Gibson - The dancing diva paired a graphic tank with black tapered trousers.

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LaurieAnn Gibson - The dancing diva paired a graphic tank with black tapered trousers.

Leona Lewis - Sporting newly darkened tresses, Leona Lewis wore what is rumored to be a fashion design of her own.

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Leona Lewis - Sporting newly darkened tresses, Leona Lewis wore what is rumored to be a fashion design of her own.

LaToya Luckett - The stylish singer wore a rouched royal-blue dress with gray platform pumps.

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LaToya Luckett - The stylish singer wore a rouched royal-blue dress with gray platform pumps.

Marco Bosco - The rising artist wore a fresh white button-down, red scarf, and gray fedora.

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Marco Bosco - The rising artist wore a fresh white button-down, red scarf, and gray fedora.

Mary Mary - The lovely gospel goddesses went glam in slacks and romantic tops.

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Mary Mary - The lovely gospel goddesses went glam in slacks and romantic tops.

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Michelle Ebanks and Nikki Taylor - Essence’s president of communications and editor-at-large were both in attendance for the Black Women in Music reception.

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Michelle Ebanks and Nikki Taylor - Essence’s president of communications and editor-at-large were both in attendance for the Black Women in Music reception.

Musiq Soulchild - R&B star Musiq Soulchild was clean-cut in a black-and-blue suit set.

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Musiq Soulchild - R&B star Musiq Soulchild was clean-cut in a black-and-blue suit set.

Nadine Ellis - BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” star wore a cute pocketed strapless dress with open-toe shoes.

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Nadine Ellis - BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” star wore a cute pocketed strapless dress with open-toe shoes.

Pebbles Green - Pebbles Green was super-stylish in all black everything.

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Pebbles Green - Pebbles Green was super-stylish in all black everything.

Sean 'Diddy" Combs - Mr. Combs didn’t disappoint, decked-out in a smooth black suit with a white pocket square.

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Sean 'Diddy" Combs - Mr. Combs didn’t disappoint, decked-out in a smooth black suit with a white pocket square.

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Shaun Robinson - E! correspondent Shaun Robinson wore a sleeveless black dress with lace-up heels.

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Shaun Robinson - E! correspondent Shaun Robinson wore a sleeveless black dress with lace-up heels.

Sylvia Rhone - The president of Universal Motown Records wore a unique cut-out dress.

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Sylvia Rhone - The president of Universal Motown Records wore a unique cut-out dress.

Tamika Fraser - Tamika paired her black strapless dress with a black headwrap and silver accessories.

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Tamika Fraser - Tamika paired her black strapless dress with a black headwrap and silver accessories.

Toccara Jones - Fierce, full-figured model Toccara emphasized her curvy figure in a modest gray dress.

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Toccara Jones - Fierce, full-figured model Toccara emphasized her curvy figure in a modest gray dress.