Kelis and NeNe Leakes became fast friends at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Jill Scott and legendary party promoter Damon stay close as they celebrate Solange and Lianna La Havas at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Mary Mary’s Erica Camppbell is pretty in pink at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music.”
Honoree Lianne La Havas takes a turn on the red carpet at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
“Date night with my baby at Essence Black Women in Music,” wrote Eric Benet, with his wife Manuela.
Someone’s feeling better after a nasty fall at her new house. Amber Riley rocks a Dorothy Parker dress on the red carpet of ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Singers Dawn Richard and Leah Labelle cozy up after watching honoree Solange perform at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Estelle is suited up and ready to honor her friend Solange at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Keke Palmer channels her inner glam girl as she prepares to attend ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Bridget Kelly shares a laugh with our host for the evening, on-air personality Tai Beauchamp.
Sharon Leal takes an elegant turn on the red carpet of ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Solange performs with legendary Earth, Wind & Fire bassist Verdine White at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
#ESSENCERedCarpet Clue: Who was draped in gold with heels to match at the Black Women In Music event? Find the answer here, then tweet it directly to @essencemag to win autographed swag from Solange and Lianne La Havas. Plus, Street by 50 Headphones. See rules here.
Taj Mowry graces the red carpet at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music.”
Mario poses with a guest at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
Jill Scott dazzels in red as she makes her way down the carpet at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
The woman of the evening, Solange Knowles, smiles as she walks the red carpet at ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women in Music’ event.
