Red Carpet Rundown - Black Women in Music
Essence's "Black Women in Music"
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Janelle Monae - As honoree of the night, Janelle came correct in her signature tuxedo-inspired style.
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Anthony Hamilton - The R&B singer dressed in warm olive and gray shades.
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Big Boi - The Outkast rapper donned a fur-trimmed scarf to complete his “black carpet” look.
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Chuck Harmony - The producer/songwriter dressed casually in all black and denim.
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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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Goapele - The singer made a glowing appearance at the event.
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Joy Bryant - The “Parenthood” actress dressed in a youthful floral frock and a fringed cross-body purse.
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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.
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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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Leona Lewis - Sporting newly darkened tresses, Leona Lewis wore what is rumored to be a fashion design of her own.
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LaToya Luckett - The stylish singer wore a rouched royal-blue dress with gray platform pumps.
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Marco Bosco - The rising artist wore a fresh white button-down, red scarf, and gray fedora.
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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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Musiq Soulchild - R&B star Musiq Soulchild was clean-cut in a black-and-blue suit set.
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Nadine Ellis - BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” star wore a cute pocketed strapless dress with open-toe shoes.
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Pebbles Green - Pebbles Green was super-stylish in all black everything.
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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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