Singer Erykah Badu attends 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood, Feb. 9, 2017, in Los Angeles.Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence
Just days before the Grammy Awards, celebrities came out for the 8th Annual Essence Black Women in Music event at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles.
The gala, which is a celebration of beauty, soul and sound, honored singer Erykah Badu and was attended my a number of stylish stars including Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monáe, Serayah, Faith Evans, Goapele and more.
Launch the slideshow above to check out the must-see looks from the red carpet of the 2017 Essence Black Women in Music.
Erykah Badu wore a dramatic black velvet one shoulder gown from Ashi Studio's Fall/Winter 2016 Couture Collection.Leon Bennett/Getty Images"Empire" star and singer Serayah rocked a drippy gold deconstructed shirt dress by Faith Connexion, styled with a black bralet, thigh-high black boots and braided hairdo. Leon Bennett/Getty ImagesJanelle Monáe looked perfect in a black-and-white harlequin-patterned Off White by Virgil Abloh outfit, styled with a fun Anya Hindmarch Imperial Eyes clutch, Brian Atwood heels and Fallon choker. Leon Bennett/Getty Images"Black-ish" star Yara Shahidi popped in a cute cobalt blue Greta Constantine dress, styled with magenta heels and an Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet clutch.Leon Bennett/Getty ImahesChloe and Halle Bailey of the music duo Chloe x Halle wore standout outfits by Uel Camilo and Leon BennettLeon Bennett/Getty Images
