Lala Anthony, Angela Simmons, 2 Chainz, Tyson Beckford, Terrence J & More Attend The Hip Hop Inaugural Ball

Sequined, Suited and Booted was the theme last night as some of our favorite celebs and hip hop artists hit up the Harman Center of the Arts in Washington DC for the Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II (The first ever was held in 2009 when President Obama was sworn in.)   The event, hosted by Lala Anthony and Terrence J, honored Hip Hop icons like Doug E. Fresh and MC Lyte (Lifetime Achievement Award) and John Legend (Humanitarian Award).  2 Chainz was also honored last night with the Street Soldier Award for encouraging young voters to get out and vote as a spokesperson for the Hip-Hop Caucus’ “Respect My Vote!” campaign.

The event was star studded with guests that included Angela Simmons, Rosario Dawson, Elle Varner, Chanel Iman, Lance Gross, Swizz Beatz, Meek Mill, Tyson Beckford, WEEN’s Valiesha Butterfield-Jones, Marsha Ambrosius and more.

Catch the pics below:

It was an early St. Patrick’s Day for Tyson Beckford and his girlfriend Shanina as they arrived in all green.  Tyson was in good spirits as he showed off his loafers and green socks.

Hosts of the night Terrence J and Lala Anthony took a moment to pose backstage.

John Legend arrived with his fiancee Chrissy Teigen who was wearing a fierce red dress. The slit went up just a tad too high but she got it under control.

Angela Simmons’ entire look was everything. She wore a long sequined tuxedo-inspired dress with a high bun and fierce red lip.

Lil Mama, a performer at the ball,  caught up with rap icons YoYo and MC Lyte.

Elle Varner and model Chanel Iman were spotted in black and white.

WEEN founder and the Obama Campaign’s National Youth Vote Director, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones caught up with Angela Simmons and VH1′s Janelle Snowden.

Girlfriend Confidential: LA’s Denyce Lawton shined in a blue dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

2 Chainz looked very nice suited up.  He was spotted catching up with The Wire star Sonja Sohn.