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Home · ESSENCE Black Women in Music

A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music

Last night was a night to remember! Some of the music industry's biggest and brightest stars came together to celebrate this year's ESSENCE Black Women in Music-and to honor the one and only Ms. Erykah Badu! Cocktails and sweet treats were passed around while celebs (Solange, Yara Shahidi, Estelle and Kandi Burrus, just to name a few) mingled and enjoyed perfomances by Tiwa Savage and Erykah Badu herself. We have all the best pics from the evening here, so take a look inside!
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 26, 2020
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A look at the glamorous yet chaotic red carpet at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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The one and only Erykah Badu poses on the red carpet during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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ESSENCE Editor-In-Cheif Vanessa DeLuca and Solange pose pretty during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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Kandi Burruss and La’Porsha Renae pose for a pic at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Tasha Smith arrives ready for a fabulous evening at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Yara Shahidi checks out the sweets during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Estelle takes the stage during 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Solange Knowles graces the stage during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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Young powerhouses Yara Shahidi, Ashley Jackson and Chloe x Halle have some fun during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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Comfy pillows accent the lounge area during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Keesha Sharp arrives in style at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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DJ Oliva Dope spins during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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DeWanda Wise poses by a sleek Lincon car during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Loni Love and Anthony Hamilton are all smiles during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Tasha Smith, Vivica A. Fox and Tyra Ferrell bring the beauty to the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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ESSENCE Editor-In-Chief Vanessa DeLuca speaks with poise during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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Keke Wyatt blows some sweet notes during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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Tiwa Savage gives a stellar performance during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
A Look Inside The Star-Studded 2017 ESSENCE Black Women In Music
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Vanessa DeLuca and Janella Monae smile for the camera during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Erykah Badu serenades the crowd during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Erykah Badu lights up the room onstage during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Sweet treats were served during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood
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St. Beauty kills the fashion game during 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Multicultural Communications Manager at Lincoln Raj Register speaks onstage during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Eva Marcilel stuns upon arrival at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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DeWanda Wise, Keesha Sharp and Gabrielle Dennis shine at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Mario has a lively chat with Remy Ma and Lil’ Mama at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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President of Essence Communications Michelle Ebanks speaks onstage during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Kandi Burruss and Mona Scott-Young enjoy the evening during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood
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Janelle Monae rocks her signature look during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Issues of ESSENCE Magazine were on display at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse.
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Honoree Erykah Badu accepts her award from Essence Editor-In-Chief Vanessa DeLuca and recording artist Solange Knowles onstage during the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Delicious Absolut Lime cocktails are served during 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Remy Ma is all gltiz and glam at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Vivica Fox and Eva Marcille strike a fierce pose at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Faith Evans amd Keke Wyatt relax in style at the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Honoree Erykah Badu poses accepts her award during 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood.
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