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Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala

The historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, NYC held it's 8th annual Spring Gala with a star-studded bash in honor of Chaka Khan. See how Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Patti Labelle and more paid homage to the legendary diva.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan attend the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Mary J. Blige performs at the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Patti LaBelle performs at the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Alexandra Burke, Jennifer Holliday and Deborah Cox onstage at the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Deborah Cox attends the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Soledad O’Brien attends The Apollo Theater’s 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Kevin Liles, Alexandra Burke and Marcus Samuelsson attend The Apollo Theater’s 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Marcus Samuelsson attends The Apollo Theater’s 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Wendell Pierce attends The Apollo Theater’s 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Wayne Brady performs at the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater on in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

Gayle King attends the 8th annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert at The Apollo Theater on June in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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8th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan

S. Epatha Merkerson attends The Apollo Theater’s 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert Honoring Chaka Khan at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Celebs Honor Chaka Khan at 2013 Apollo Spring Gala
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