The Best and Brightest at the Soul Train Music Awards 2013
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The best and brightest stars descended on Las Vegas this weekend for the Soul Train Music Awards 2013. From Snoop Dogg to Kendrick Lamar, the who’s who of the hip hop and R&B world were in attendance. Check out our red carpet roundup to see what everyone was wearing!
The Best and Brightest at the Soul Train Music Awards 2013
The 2013 Soul Train Music Awards celebrated the best and brightest in music this year. The show was hosted by actor/comedian Dave Chappelle and musical performances by some of the biggest names in the industry. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the show.
The night’s big winners
The Soul Train Music Awards were held last night in Las Vegas, and it was a star-studded event! The night’s big winners were Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, and Macklemore & RyanLewis, who all took home multiple awards. Here are the night’s highlights:
-Kendrick Lamar won Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, as well as Album of the Year for good kid, m.A.A.d city. He also gave an electrifying performance of “Alright” that had the crowd on their feet.
-Justin Timberlake was named Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, and he also won Video of the Year for “Suit & Tie.” Timberlake wasn’t able to attend the ceremony, but he did send a special video message thanking his fans.
-Macklemore & Ryan Lewis won several awards, including Song of the Year for “Thrift Shop” and Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year for “Can’t Hold Us.” They also gave a powerful performance of “Same Love” that featured Queen Latifah officiating a mass wedding of 33 couples.
-Other winners included Bruno Mars, Ciara, Janelle Monáe, Fantasia, Tyler Perry, Ledisi, Tamar Braxton, and more.
The evening’s standout performances
The 2013 Soul Train Music Awards were held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night (Nov. 10), and as always, the show was packed with stellar musical performances.
Among the evening’s standout sets were Vivian Green’s sultry take on her single “Beautiful,” which found the singer surrounded by a bevy of topless, painted-on dancers; John Legend’s performance of his current single “All of Me,” which was dedicated to his wife Chrissy Teigen; and Mack Wilds’ stirring medley of his hits “Own It” and “Henny.”
Other highlights included a soulful duet between Brandy and Monica on the classic R&B hit “The Boy Is Mine” (complete with a dance-off between the two singers); Tamar Braxton’s show-stopping performance of her new single “Love and War”; and a tribute to the late Luther Vandross featuring Ledisi, Angie Stone, Kelly Price, Ruben Studdard and Smokey Robinson.
The red carpet fashion
The Soul Train Music Awards are an annual awards show honoring the best in soul, R&B, and hip-hop music. The show is produced by the iconic music TV network, Soul Train. And this year’s show was no different, with some of the biggest names in music coming together to celebrate the best and brightest in the industry.
One of the highlights of any awards show is the red carpet fashion. And the Soul Train Music Awards are no exception. This year, there were some truly stunning looks on display. From plunging necklines to thigh-high slits, the celebrities on the red carpet did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorite looks from the evening:
· Actress Tika Sumpter looked gorgeous in a shimmering silver dress with a plunging neckline.· Singer Fantasia Barrino stunned in a black gown with a thigh-high slit.· Rihanna wowed in a white crop top and pants ensemble with gold accents.· And finally, newcomer Jhené Aiko rocked a edgy leather jacket and pants combo that was both stylish and unique.
These are just a few of our favorite red carpet looks from this year’s Soul Train Music Awards. Be sure to check out all the fashion from this year’s event!
The Best and Brightest at the Soul Train Music Awards 2013
The best and brightest were at the Soul Train Music Awards 2013. The show was held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 8, 2013. The event was hosted by actor/comedian Mike Epps and featured performances by Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Ciara, Miguel, R. Kelly, and many more.
The night’s big winners
The night’s big winners included Justin Timberlake, who took home the Grammy for Best Male R&B Artist, and Ciara, who won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Artist. Timberlake also won the award for Best R&B Performance for his song “Suit & Tie.” Other winners included Bruno Mars, who won the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, who won the Grammy for Best Rap Album.
The evening’s standout performances
The annual Soul Train Music Awards, held this year at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on November 8, celebrated the best in R&B, soul, and hip-hop music from the past year. The show was hosted by actress Tia Mowry and featured performances by some of music’s biggest names, including Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kendrick Lamar, Ciara, Miguel, and Tamar Braxton.
The evening’s standout performance came from Justin Timberlake, who won the night’s top honor, the Legend Award. Timberlake was also presented with the award for Best Male R&B/Soul Artist. Other winners included Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Best New Artist), Kendrick Lamar (Best Hip-Hop Song), and Ciara (Best Dance Performance).
The complete list of winners can be found below.
Legend Award: Justin Timberlake
Best Male R&B/Soul Artist: Justin Timberlake
Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best Hip-Hop Song: Kendrick Lamar, “Alright”
Best Dance Performance: Ciara feat. Missy Elliott, “1, 2 Step”
The red carpet fashion
The night’s most impressive fashion came courtesy of the red carpet, where guests wore a range of eye-catching looks. From Jhené Aiko’s ethereal gown to Marsha Ambrosius’ sexy slit dress, here are the best and brightest looks from the Soul Train Awards 2013.
