Mary J. Blige Honored with Essence Black Women In Music Award

All eyes were on the Sunset Tower Hotel yesterday as R&B veteran and songstress, Mary J. Blige was awarded an inaugural Essence Black Women in Music Award for her generous contribution to music.

There were plenty of celebrities on hand to toast to Mary’s achievement. I have been a fan of Mary’s since she came out with What’s the 411 back in 1992 and it’s been wonderful to witness her growth over the years.

To read more about the ceremony, click HERE.

Special thanks to Essence and Patricia Césaire for providing the photos and the info.

Mary J. Blige looks radiant in red.

Mary with her husband Kendu Isaacs.

Actress Gabrielle Union was also on hand for the celebration

Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson showed up in her take of a LBD-Little Black Dress

Mary and Taraji smile for the cameras

Actress Tatayna Ali looks stunning in a slate gray number

Real Housewife of Atlanta NeNe Leakes made an appearance

Mary receives her Essence Black Women in Music Award from record mogul L.A. Reid.