The Soul Train Music Awards were #PeakBlackness, and we love every bit of it. We've got all the YBF folks who came out -- even Baby Junie! -- for the big show in Las Vegas. Get all the pics inside and find out everything that went down before the show airs....
Iman Jr. is all up on the red carpets alongside her fab mom Teyana Taylor. Sunday was no different. The YBF Baby kept it cute blowing kisses at the Orleans Arena while her mom slayed in this sexy sheer number from the Blonds.
So cute!
Yes. Ma'am. She was spotted dancing it up in the audience while Sisqo performed "Thong Song." Of course.
Draya Michele also looked hot in a black sheer number.
She changed it up into a suit for a second look.
New Edition hit the carpet, along with their wives, as they get set to premiere their 3-night-long biopic on BET in January.
The fellas who are playing them in the movie were there too -- (L-R) Dancer Woody McClain, actor Keith Powers, actor Elijah Kelley and singer Luke James.
Host Erykah Badu was a stunner in bright yellow:
In addition to her hosting duties, Erykah also hit the stage to perform. First with singer/rapper D.R.A.M., performing their recently released song, “WiFi.” and later bringing out India Arie, to sing their spirited, message-driven song “Breathe.” Erykah DJed the soul cypher while Tyrese, Ne-Yo, Angie Stone and Gladys Knight dd what they do best.
Her girl Jill Scott also rocked an eye catching look:
Hmmm...
Tamar Braxton kept it simple in a sexy black gown.
The singing/dancing turned reality star "divas" hit the carpet too:
KeKe Wyatt, Elise Neal and Nicci Gilbert clearly wanted to make sure they were NOTICED.
"Survivor's Remorse" star Erica Ash brought the Vegas showgirl vibe to the carpet.
Remy Ma served BODY in a burgundy velvet gown and posed it up with her ride or die hubby Papoose. By the way, she said yesterday she can't wait to "get skinny again" so her double d's can go back down to a 36C. Ha.
Remy's long time homie Fat Joe hit the carpet with wife Lorena.
Our crush Jay Ellis was there looking GOODT. Who else saw him strip down naked on last week's episode of "Insecure"? *high fives Issa Rae for that blessing*
Former "Hollywood Today Live" co-host Porsha Coleman was there.
Tank hit the carpet too.
Eric Benet and his wife Manuela were front and center.
Teddy Riley was an honoree for the night, so he brought the whole fam.
Hey Carl Thomas!
Singers Angie Stone and V. Bozeman made appearances.
BET's Stephen Hill was there to make sure things were running smoothly.
OG's MC Lyte and Kid Capri were there.
Artists Lloyd, BJ The CHicago Kid & Anderson .Paak had some fun on the carpet.
India.Arie came out for the show.
Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge took a break from their new 4-month-old baby girl Hendrix for a date night at the show.
What to expect from the show when it airs: Brandy was presented with the Lady of Soul Award after a heartfelt speech from 2015 honoree Jill Scott and a special tribute video from the best in the biz -- Kenny “BabyFace” Edmonds, Jazmine Sullivan, Jhene Aiko and more. Brandy then Performed tons of her hits too -- “Almost Doesn’t Count,” “What About Us,” “Full Moon,” “I Wanna Be Down,” “The Boy Is Mine,” “Talk About Our Love,” “Have You Ever,” and Mase joined her for “Sitting On Top Of The World.”
Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ presented Teddy Riley with the night’s highly regarded Legend Award honoring the prolific singer-songwriter and producer for his tremendous influence in soul culture and music. Teddy Riley was welcomed to the stage with a standing ovation and roaring round of applause. He celebrated with R&B and soul superstars Bobby Brown, Doug E. Fresh, Guy, Wreckx-N-Effect, V. Bozeman and Tito Jackson.
The 2016 Soul Train Awards air on Centric and BET November 27 at 8 p.m. ET.
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