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The Must-See Looks From the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards Red Carpet

The 2016 Soul Train Music Awards drew some of the biggest names in entertainment for a night of glamour, good music and a celebration of Black culture. We're taking a look at the best red carpet looks from the star-studded event.

By Dominique Hobdy · November 7, 2016October 26, 2020
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu wows at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Elise Neal
Elise Neal wows in white at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Tamar Braxton
Tamar Braxton wows at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor wows at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teyana Taylor and Her Daughter

Teyana Taylor poses with and her daughter Junie at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Erica Ash
Erica Ash strikes a pose at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Remy Ma and Papoose
Remy Ma and Papoose pose together at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Draya Michelle
Draya Michelle wows at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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India Arie
India Arie wows at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jill Scott
Jill Scott strikes a pose at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lalah Hathaway
Lalah Hathaway strikes a pose at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis looks handsome at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Darius McCrary
Darius McCrary arrives at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Bell Biv DeVoe
Bell Biv DeVoe attends the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Dru Hill
Dru Hill attends the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jill Scott and Brandy
Jill Scott and Brandy are sitting pretty at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Fat Joe
Fat Joe and his wife pose at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Shari Headley
Shari Headley is sitting pretty during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Debra L. Lee
Debra L. Lee is seen sitting in the audience during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Brandy
Brandy poses with her award during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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V. Bozeman
V. Bozeman strikes a pose backstage at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jay Ellis and Erica Ash
Jay Ellis and Erica Ash pose together backstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jill Scott and India Arie
Jill Scott and India Arie pose together at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu is all smiles onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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India.Arie and Erykah Badu
India.Arie and Erykah Badu perform onstage together during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.5
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V. Bozeman
V. Bozeman dazzles onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor speaks onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Elise Neal
Elise Neal stuns as she walks onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer speaks onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu rocks an all white outfit while onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson performs onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Teddy Riley
Soul Train Legend Award Winner Teddy Riley performs onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Ma$e and Brandy
Ma$e and Brandy hit the stage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Brandy
Brandy accepts the Lady of Soul Award onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sisqo
Sisqo performs onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Doug E. Fresh
Doug E. Fresh performs onstage during the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Carl Thomas
Carl Thomas performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2001 and 2005.
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Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2006.
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Erica Ash
Erica Ash strikes a pose at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards After Party in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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T Pain
T Pain performs at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards After Party in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Eric Benet and Doug E. Fresh
Eric Benet and Doug E. Fresh pose at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards After Party in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton attends 2016 Soul Train Music Awards After Party in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Big Tigger
Big Tigger attends 2016 Soul Train Music Awards After Party in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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