Leave it to Erykah Badu for a jaw-dropping ensemble as she hosts the 2017 Soul Train Awards. Also, Tamar Braxton made her first public appearance since she filed for divorce from her husband Vince Herbert. Everything inside…
Say what you want, but Erykah Badu sure knows how to keep everyone talking.
The soulful songstress was tapped to host the 2017 Soul Train Awards for the third consecutive year. And, like every other year, she commanded all the attention on the carpet.
Ms. Badu rolled up on the carpet in a dramatic ensemble that featured an extra poofy skirt and topped it all off with her signature high top hat. Except this time, she decorated her hat with a gold headpiece that made her the center attraction. She kept it clean in all white everything, looking real goddess-like on the carpet. Ms. Badu has her own eclectic style and we love how she adds her own twists to her look and still slays.
As she made her way down the carpet, Eryah’s kiddies, Mars and Puma, joined her. Aren’t they cute!
Queen.
While she’s going through it in her personal life, Tamar Braxton isn’t letting the divorce drama keep her inside. The “Braxton Family Values” star made her first public appearance since filing for divorce from her husband Vince Herbert almost two weeks ago.
Keep pushing through Tay Tay.
Toni Braxton wowed in this sparkly cut-out number. She was tapped for a performance during the awards show.
The hot mom brought her sons Diezel and Denim along as her dates for the evening.
The whole Braxton clan was also in attendance (excluding Towanda Braxton). Trina and Traci Braxton snapped it up with their mother Evelyn Braxton, dad Michael Braxton Sr. and brother Michael Braxton Jr.
Speaking of Mama Evelyn...
The Braxton matriarch was asked how she felt about her daughter Tamar divorcing her son-in-law Vine and mama didn't sugarcoat ish! Find out why she's fearful for her daughter's life HERE.
This color on singer Sevyn Streeter had her glowing on the carpet.
Rapper Method Man hit the carpet looking like a whole snack on the carpet. He also hit the stage for a performance.
Bell Biv DeVoe presented SWV (below) with the Lady of Soul Award, where the honorees delivered a heartfelt speech, speaking of their trials and tribulations, noting they’d been nominated for everything and yet to win anything – until now.
Congrats ladies!
"New Edition Story" star and singer Luke James hit the carpet before he hit the stage for a performance.
BET CEO Debra Lee was all smiles with 112.
The fellas made their way on stage for a performance during the show.
Bobbi Kristina actress Demetria McKinney and "Hit The Floor" actor Christopher Riley kept it sexy on the carpet before Demetria hit the stage for a performance.
R&B singer Tank and his longtime girlfriend Zena Foster served up coupledom vibes, rocking emerald green ensembles.
"Being Mary Jane" star Raven Goodman struck a pose in a black floral gown on the carpet. By the way, "Being Mary Jane" will wrap up in 2018.
Get Out actor Lil Rel matched his blue blazer with a pair of blue Js for the awards show.
Rap icon/newlywed MC Lyte popped up at the event.
YAS, Ledisi! Chick is looking GOODT. She flexed her vocals during a performance for the show.
Songstress Lalah Hathaway struck a pose on the carpet before getting to her presenter duties.
Papa Joe Jackson was in the mix for the Soul Train fun.
"black-ish" star Deon Cole was also tapped to present. These pants...
Presenter Elise Neal and "The Rundown with Robin Thede" host Robin Thede stopped for a photo-op on the carpet.
Hot mom Melanie Fiona slayed this black gown on the carpet.
Brownstone singer Niccki Gilbert served up leg action in a blue mini.
Loving this look on singer Syleena Johnson.
702 singers Kameelah Williams, LaMisha Grinstead and Irish Grinstead brought up some nostalgic feels. We hear they make be making a comeback soon...
Singers Teddy Riley and Damion Hall were all smiles on the carpet.
Singers Jessie J and Kehlani linked up for a photo-op.
And Geroge Clinton rocked his usual funky threads on the carpet alongside his guest.
Fab times.
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