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ESSENCE honored British singer/songwriter Emeli Sande at the 5th annual Black Women in Music event. Brandy, Cee-Lo, SWV and more turned out to celebrate music rising stars. Here's a look at the best red carpet moments from the pre-Grammy celebration.
By Yolanda Sangweni·Updated October 27, 2020
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Emeli Sande attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Michelle Williams attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Chrisette Michele attends the 5th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Malinda Williams attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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DJ Kiss
DJ Kiss attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Erica Campbell attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Ledisi attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Goapele attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Leona Lewis attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Tank attends ESSENCE’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Vivica A. Fox attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Sevyn Streeter attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Beverly Bond attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Melody Thornton attends the 5th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Leanne ‘Lelee’ Lyons, Cheryl ‘co*ko’ Clemons and Tamara ‘Taj’ Johnson-George of the groupSWV attend the 5th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Musicevent at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Liv Warfield attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Kelly Price attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Kelis attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Daphne Wayans and Nala Wayans attend the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Ashly Williams attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Antonique Smith attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Malina Moye attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Joe Morton attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Mechelle Epps attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Bridget Kelly attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Model Eugena Washington attends ESSENCE Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Justine Skye attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Chef Huda attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Nichole ‘Nicci’ Gilbert attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Vanessa Bell Calloway attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Jennia Fredrique attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Robinne Lee attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Stacy Barthe attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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Ty Hunter
Ty Hunter attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Alesha Renee attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Bass player Ethan Farmer attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Sonyae Elise attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women
Jacob Latimore attends the 5th annual Essence Black Women In Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Bass player Nik West attends Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Melanie Amaro and Trace Kennedy attend Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Model Eugena Washington and chef Roble Ali attend Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Alaska Gedeon and wife celebrity stylist Kimberly V. Gedeon attend Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California
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ESSENCE 5th Annual Black Women in Music
Tamara Johnson-George and husband former NFL player Eddie George attend Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women in Music event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.
