Last night, ESSENCE, the number one media company for African-American women kicked off GRAMMY® weekend with its 9th annual Black Women In Music eventheld at New York City’s Highline Ballroom. The event featured a surprise appearance by five-time GRAMMY winner, Janet Jackson who presented Essence’s 2018 Back Women in Music honor to four-time GRAMMY winner Missy Elliott. The evening featured performances from Rapsody¸ whose album Laila’s Wisdom is nominated for 2 GRAMMY® Awards and recording artist, producer, director and visionary Leikeli47. Check out singer Janelle Monae’s look inside…
Janelle was wearing a two piece pant suit by designer Christian Cowan from the Spring 2018 Collection
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