The Mississippi-bred actress spoke about the beauty of Blackness, and even took the audience to church with some compelling words of wisdom.
From Andra Day to Mary J. Blige, let's celebrate these music queens from our Black Women in Music event throughout the years.
A look back at the radio format its creator Cathy Hughes and legendary host Melvin Lindsey revolutionized 40 years ago
The icon has influenced 50 years of Black women in music.
These are some impressive spin doctors whose prescribed mixes should be in your daily rotation.
As we celebrate her 50th turn around the sun, we break down all you need to know about our favorite neosoul singer.
We're so ready for the battle between Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, but this music expert says we're only scratching the surface of Black women music creatives ready for their time in the ring.
The sensuous vid brings every shade, texture and curve front and center.
These artists vary in sound but they are on their way to becoming the next big thing in music.
Major pop stars aligned for this year’s Black Women in Music event.
Some of our favorite celebs test their knowledge of Missy’s lyrics on the ESSENCE Black Women In Music red carpet.
Two of Hip Hop’s most innovative young voices will hit the stage in celebration of the ultimate innovator herself.
Zendaya Coleman dishes with editor Yolanda Sangweni on the red carpet of ESSENCE Black Women in Music 2015. Find out which Jill Scott anthem is her power song!
Jordin Sparks is coming into her own. ESSENCE Editor Yolanda Sangweni found out more about Jordin’s style and influence on the Black Women in Music red carpet.
Does Golden Brooks have a new series in the works? ESSENCE Live! host Dana Blair gets the scoop on the Black Women in Music red carpet.
ESSENCE’s 5th annual Black Women Music event honored Scottish songbird Emeli Sandé. See Chrisette Michelle, Michelle Williams, Ledisi and more in the roundup of Instagram pics from the event.
See what stars attended ESSENCE’s 5th annual celebration of women in the music industry.
Check out Goapele’s gorgeous new look, Kelis and more!
Elliott first burst on the scene with her debut album, "Supa Dupa Fly," 20 years ago this month
In honor of her debut album's 20th anniversary, we look back at the music videos that pushed the hair and makeup envelope.
Britain's Beats 1 DJ, Julie Adenuga talks about going to the rapper's recent London show.
Without Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans and Lil' Kim, the true power of Bad Boy would be unknown
The 'Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop' documentary gives us an inside look at what it took to create the legendary Bad Boy label
When Black women are often told we are too loud, too outspoken and too independent, these women allowed themselves to be fully human decades before woke Twitter and deep tumblr were conceived.
Bad Boy has always been about pushing the boundaries, changing the game and making noise. As the leading ladies of the empire, Lil' Kim, Mary J. Blige and more were all about making bold and memorable style statements. See the most iconic looks here!
Nearly twenty-five years after it was founded, hip-hop aficionados can't say enough about the impact Bad Boy Records had on the world
Let's take it back to the time when the women of Bad Boy reigned supreme.
