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Stars 'Work It,' turn out as 'Essence' honors Missy Elliott

Everybody here get it outta control. Missy Elliott

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Everybody here get it outta control. Missy Elliott was honored at 'Essence' magazine's Black Women in Music on Jan. 25, 2018. The event that rocked New York City's Highline Ballroom featured a star-studded guest list. Donald Traill/Invision/AP
Janet Jackson, left, surprised Elliott by presenting

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Janet Jackson, left, surprised Elliott by presenting her with the honor. Donald Traill/Invision/AP
Actress Danielle Brooks, payed homage to Elliott with

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Actress Danielle Brooks payed homage to Elliott with her athleisure look. Other stars in attendance include... Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence
Singer Justine Skye

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Singer Justine Skye Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence
Songwriter Jimmy Jam

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Songwriter Jimmy Jam Donald Traill/Invision/AP
'Power' actress Naturi Naughton

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'Power' actress Naturi Naughton Donald Traill/Invision/AP
Me Too originator Tarana Burke, left, and 'Essence'

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Me Too originator Tarana Burke, left, and 'Essence' editor-in-chief Vanessa De Luca Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence
'Dear White People' actress Teyonah Parris

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'Dear White People' actress Teyonah Parris Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence
Rapsody, who is up for best rap album at Sunday's Grammys,

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Rapsody, who is up for best rap album at Sunday's Grammys, performed at the event. Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Essence

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    Everybody here get it outta control. Missy Elliott was honored at 'Essence' magazine's Black Women in Music on Jan. 25, 2018. The event that rocked New York City's Highline Ballroom featured a star-studded guest list.