Erykah Badu wore many hats, literally and figuratively, when she hosted the 2017 Soul Train Awards for the third time. The big event, which was held on November 5 in Las Vegas, aired last night on BET.
Badu proved the perfect host and slayed in a series of over the top looks, highlighting her love of statement pieces.
She made a grand entrance in Thom Browne SS18 with daughters Mars and Puma in this striking white fur number, complete with an out-of-this-world headpiece.
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She kneeled to honor Colin Kaepernick’s activism in a purple tracksuit and silver platform boots.
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Her most paired down look of the night featured a red knit cap and a white nylon jumpsuit.
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This lace veil and straw hat combo was equal parts dramatic, theatrical, regal, and quirky.
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This red hat look shows how Badu is a master at wearing looks insteading letting them wear her.
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The grey straw hat returns, this time with a yellow quilted coat.
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