The 4th Annual Essence Women in Music event was held in West Hollywood, California last night (February 7, 2012).

This year, Essence honored two of music’s most notable rising stars, Solange Knowles and Lianne La Havas and many of the music industry’s top notch vocalists, musicians, songwriters turned out to show their support for the talented ladies.

Attendees included Jill Scott, Dawn Richard, Keke Palmer, RaVaughn, Tank, Estelle, Kenny Lattimore, Naturi Naughton, Tamia, Eric Benet and more.

In addition to music execs and fellow artists, several television personalities hit the red carpet as well, including Nene Leakes (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Marlo Hampton (formerly of The Real Housewives of Atlanta) Jennifer Williams (Basketball Wives),?Amber Riley (Glee), LisaRaye McCoy and Denise Vasi (Single Ladies).

Photos below…

Honoree Solange Knowles…

Tina Knowles looks AHHHHmazing!! ?? Oops! My bad… Tamia looks great.

Newly engaged with no ring, Nene Leakes…

[Sidebar: Somebody forgot their girdle… 😯 ]

Tank looks FOINE as usual…

Denise Vasi…

“Mugshot” Marlo Hampton rocks her designer duds on the purple carpet…

Honoree Lianne La Havas…

Jill Scott looks great in red…

Kelis doesn’t look so “bossy” in this outfit…

Jennifer Williams (Basketball Wives)

Estelle… *sigh*

Photos via Essence

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