Ciara commanded attention as she hit the red carpet at the Black Music Collective event event at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The Goodies hitmaker, 37, sizzled in a backless low-cut black velvet hooded gown with a mermaid train that showed off her toned back and her ample cleavage.
The singer — who recently rocked a LBD for a night out — accessorized the fashionable look with a gold glove, and wore her bleached blonde tresses in curls underneath the velvet cape.
The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event honors black creators in the music industry during the week of the 2023 Grammy Awards — which will see performances from Harry Styles, Lizzo, Bad Bunny, and Sam Smith.
This year’s event saw Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, and Dr. Dre receive the coveted Global Impact Award.
A vision! Ciara commanded attention as she hit the red carpet at the Black Music Collective event event at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday
Ciara finalized her look with smokey eye makeup and a touch of nude lipstick.
Russell Wilson’s wife let her eye-catching outfit do all the talking and chose not to accessorize with any jewelry, aside from her engagement ring.
The superstar added a touch of contrast to the ensemble with the red polish on her nails.
Rap sensation Bia, 31, wowed in a deconstructed black leather jacket top and asymmetrical black leather skirt.
The star — born Bianca Miquela Landrau — wore strappy black heels with the outfit.
The beauty — who’s of Puerto Rican and Italian descent — accessorized with silver hoops.
Model Bella Harris, 22, looked incredible in a vivid yellow halter neck gown with a high slit up the leg. The beauty wore her tresses in a straight style and finalized her outfit with floral gold heels.
Bella’s parents Jimmy Jam, 63, and Lisa Padilla were also present, with the legendary music producer rocking a black fedora and shades along with a black suit. Meanwhile Lisa stunned in a cropped white blazer jacket and a fitted maxi skirt.
Backless: The Goodies hitmaker, 37, sizzled in a backless low-cut black velvet hooded gown with a mermaid train, that showed off her toned back and her ample cleavage
Golden girl: The singer accessorized the fashionable look with a gold glove, and wore her bleached blonde tresses in curls underneath the velvet cape
Stunner: Ciara finalized her look with smokey eye makeup and a touch of nude lipstick
A touch of red: The superstar added a touch of contrast to the ensemble with the red polish on her nails
Working her angles: The talented musician gave the shutterbugs plenty of angles to work with
Wisconsin-born rapper Lakeyah, 21, gave a peek at her ample cleavage in a form fitting black dress, which she paired with black heels.
Actress and singer Amber Riley, 36, showed off her legs in a black PVC mini dress with puffed out sleeves, which she paired with black boots.
The Glee star wore chunky gold hoops and carried a black purse with a gold bamboo trim.
She wore her black tresses slicked back in a chic bun.
Ogi rocked a black puffer jacket over a white tank top, and paired it with a matching puffer skirt.
She paired the look with a round handbag and chunky black boots.
For a touch go bling the musician sported gold hoops and a gold chain around her neck, as well as a small nose ring.
She avoided the camera flashes by wearing a pair of black shades on the red carpet.
Leather look: Bia, 31, wowed in a deconstructed black leather jacket top and asymmetrical skirt, while Lakeyah, 21, gave a peek at her ample cleavage in a form fitting black dress
Leggy! Actress and singer Amber Riley, 36, showed off her legs in a black PVC mini dress with puffed out sleeves, which she paired with black boots
Fabulous: The Glee star wore chunky gold hoops and carried a black purse with a gold bamboo trim
The trendsetters: Ogi rocked a black puffer jacket over a white tank top, and paired it with a matching puffer skirt, while Ella Mai, 28, looked trendy as ever in a 90s inspired blazer dress with structured shoulders and a sassy slit on the side
Elegant: R&B sensation Nija Charles, 25, exuded elegance in a floor-length black gown with feathered sleeves
London-born Ella Mai, 28, looked trendy as ever in a 90s inspired blazer dress with structured shoulders and a sassy slit on the side.
The Trip singer rocked her hair in cute knots and added height to her frame with black platform heels.
Yola, 39, opted for a bright blue busty top, and matching bell bottom pants.
The English singer teamed the alluring look with pointed toe silver heels.
R&B sensation Nija Charles, 25, exuded elegance in a floor-length black gown with feathered sleeves.
Love in the Villa star Kat Graham, 33, was country cool in an all-denim outfit, as she flashed a hint of her toned midriff in a denim bra paired with a matching blazer and pants.
The Switzerland-born beauty wore her black tresses in bouncy curls, and styled up her look with gold jewelry.
Attorney Shay Lawson was a head-turner in a plunging sparkling silver mini dress, which she wore with matching silver heels.
Model looks: Model Bella Harris, 22, looked incredible in a vivid yellow halter neck gown with a high slit up the leg
Baby blue: Yola, 39, opted for a bright blue busty top, and matching bell bottom pants. The English singer teamed the alluring look with pointed toe silver heels
Western chic: Love in the Villa star Kat Graham, 33, was country cool in an all-denim outfit, as she flashed a hint of her toned midriff in a denim bra paired with a matching blazer and pants
Shay’s Law: Attorney Shay Lawson was a head-turner in a plunging sparkling silver mini dress, which she wore with matching silver heels
Metallic vibes: Rapper MC Lyte, 52, showed off her style credentials in a metallic silver blouse and black leather pants with built in high-heels boots
Sophisticated: Bull actress Yolonda Ross, 48, was the picture of sophistication in a black gown and a layer of pearls adorning her neck. The star was joined by visual artist Cey Adams on the red carpet
Unique: Marsha Ambrosius, 45, and her fiance Dez Billups made a stylish pair, with Marsha donning a black gown with a sheer feathered cape and a unique hate adorned with crystals
Lovely: British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa, 40, was a vision in a form-fitting black beaded gown, while Nona Brown shimmered in a high-neck sequin gown
Iconic duo: Bella Harris’ parents Jimmy Jam, 63, and Lisa Padilla were also present, with the legendary music producer rocking a black fedora and shades along with a black suit
Elegant pair: Alicia Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz, 44, was picture on the red carpet with Sylvia Rhone, Chairman and CEO of Epic Records
Gentleman: Ever the gentleman, he was seen giving Sylvia a kiss on her hand
Cool guys: 2 Chainz, 45, and Will.i.am, 47, looked cool as ever, with Chainz rocking a light salmon-toned paisley co-ord and Will.i.am sporting a black blazer over a grey hoodie
Sharp: DJ Khaled, 47, looked sharp in a black Prada jacket, black pants and Nike sneakers
CEO: The CEO of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr, 54, was dapper in a black suit as he posed with partner Britt Burton who looked incredible in a form-fitting taupe gown
Rapper MC Lyte, 52, showed off her style credentials in a metallic silver blouse and black leather pants with built in high-heels boots.
Bull actress Yolonda Ross, 48, was the picture of sophistication in a black gown and a layer of pearls adorning her neck.
She added a pop of brightness to the look with her stylish floral green boots. The star was joined by visual artist Cey Adams on the red carpet.
Marsha Ambrosius, 45, and her fiance Dez Billups made a stylish pair, with Marsha donning a black gown with a sheer feathered cape and a unique hate adorned with crystals.
British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa, 40, was a vision in a form-fitting black beaded gown, while Nona Brown shimmered in a high-neck sequin gown.
The CEO of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr, 54, was dapper in a black suit as he posed with partner Britt Burton who looked incredible in a form-fitting taupe gown.
DJ Khaled, 47, looked sharp in a black Prada jacket, black pants and Nike sneakers.
Ty Dolla $ign, 40, rocked a coat over a graphic t-shirt. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 52, was handsome in an all black look. Meanwhile DJ Kid Capri, 55, wore a suit over a light peach button up.
Rocking the crowd: Ciara was seen rocking the crowd inside the event
Change of clothes: The beauty had a change out outfit, rocking a black vest, a black jacket and oversized blue jeans with a sparkling diamond cross choker
Flexing: She flexed her vocals for the crowd in a passionate performance
Shady: The superstar kept her shades on for the performance
Onstage: She was also pictured with Mona Scott-Young, who dazzled in a sequin gown
Sweet: The ladies huddled up in a sweet onstage moment
Incredible performance! Inside the event Chloe Bailey, 24, commanded the stage with a thrilling performance
Fringe thrills: The Have Mercy hitmaker showed off her incredible curves in a sheer fringed black bodysuit and heels
Mesmerizing: The beauty wore her tresses in a voluminous bun, with curly strands framing her face
The moves! Beyonce’s protégé took command of the stage and showed off her spectacular choreography
Alicia Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz, 44, was picture on the red carpet with Sylvia Rhone, Chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Swizz sported a black leather vest over a white shirt, slacks, and snakeskin cowboy boots.
Ciara was seen rocking the crowd inside the event. The beauty had a change out outfit, rocking a black vest, a black jacket and oversized blue jeans with a sparkling diamond cross choker.
She was also pictured with Mona Scott-Young, who dazzled in a sequin gown.
Chloe Bailey, 24, also commanded the stage with a thrilling performance of her own. The Have Mercy hitmaker showed off her incredible curves in a sheer fringed black bodysuit and heels.
The beauty wore her tresses in a voluminous bun, with curly strands framing her face. Beyonce’s protégé took command of the stage and showed off her spectacular choreography.
Rapper Snoop Dogg, 51, took the stage in a cheetah set and sported a large gold chain. He kept his eyes shielded with a pair of sunglasses.
Sylvia Rhone also accepted the Recording Academy Global Impact Award from Swizz.
The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective was established in September 2020.
Snoop! Rapper Snoop Dogg, 51, took the stage in a cheetah set and sported a large gold chain
Too cool: He kept his eyes shielded with a pair of sunglasses
Honoree: Sylvia Rhone accepted the Recording Academy Global Impact Award from Swizz Beatz
Happy: She flashed a big smile while picking up the honor
Sweet: The music producer bowed in honor in front of Rhone
Singing her praises: Swizz was pictured giving a speech in her honor before going in for a hug
Cute: At one point he also sweetly gave Sylvia a twirl
Sunnies: He kept his shades on inside the event
Global Impact Award: This year’s event also saw Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, and Dr. Dre (pictured) receive the Global Impact Award
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