Black excellence was on full display Monday night (November 9) as some of entertainment’s biggest names gathered for the 2026 EBONY Power 100 Gala at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
This year’s celebration, themed “The Stories We Shape,” honored influential Black leaders and innovators across music, television, film, sports, business and more. Hip-Hop was well represented, with rappers Rick Ross, Wale and Flavor Flav among the night’s notable names.
Other celebrities in attendance included Tiffany Haddish, Monica, Brandy, Coco Jones, Tia Mowry, Kandi Burruss and Marsai Martin.
The annual event also celebrated several major figures in Hip-Hop, with Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Common, Questlove and Vic Mensa among the artists recognized on EBONY’s 2026 Power 100 list.
Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin helped open the ceremony, while T.I. was scheduled to close the celebration with a special performance. Beyond the awards, the evening delivered plenty of memorable fashion moments as celebrities showed off their looks on the red carpet, highlighting the continued influence of Black creativity, culture and achievement.