The Best Black Influencer Red Carpet Moments

From Tabitha Brown to Keith Lee, these influencers were styled to perfection at major events

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The Root’s annual award show, The Root 100, is quickly approaching (It’s Dec 5), and we’re celebrating Black talent in multiple categories! Black influencers and content creators are known for their presence as you scroll on your phone screens, but they also slay their red-carpet looks in real life! These creators have attended major events this year from the Met Gala to all the award shows and we hope they will pack The Root 100 gala at the Apollo Theater. And want them to look amazing while doing it. Here are some of our favorite influencer’s red-carpet fashion moments!

Jackie Aina (@jackieaina)

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Beauty influencer and entrepreneur Jackie Aina at the 2023 Fragrance Foundation Awards in New York City.

Wisdom Kaye (@wisdm8)

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TikTok fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye at the 2023 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in New York City.

Keith Lee and Ronnie Lee (@keith_lee125 & @ron.geezy)

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TikTok’s resident food reviewer Keith Lee and wife Ronnie at the 2023 BET Awards.

Tabitha Brown (@iamtabithabrown)

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Our vegan internet auntie Tabitha Brown at Hallmark’s Mahogany Moment event in Atlanta, Georgia in 2023.

Raye Boyce (@itsmyrayeraye)

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YouTube beauty influencer Raye Boyce at Beautycon NYC in 2019.

Alissa Ashley (@alissa.ashley)

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Beauty influencer Alissa Ashely at the Beautycounter 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in Hollywood, California.

Khaby Lame (@khaby00)

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Influencer and video game content creator Khaby Lame at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023.

Monet McMichael (@monetmcmichael)

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Beauty and lifestyle influencer Monet McMichael at Victoria’s Secret Celebrates The Tour 2023 event at New York Fashion Week.

Druski (@druski)

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Social media comedian, content creator, and influencer Druski at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Marques Brownlee (@mkbhd)

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YouTube tech influencer Marques Brownlee at the 2022 Met Gala.

Drea Okeke (@drea_knowsbest)

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Multitalented influencer and content creator Drea Okeke at The Little Mermaid world premiere in 2023.

Corey Calliet (@mrcalliet)

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Fitness influencer, trainer, and actor Corey Calliet at the 14th Annual Thirst Gala in Los Angeles, California.

Patricia Bright (@thepatriciabright)

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Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle influencer Patricia Bright at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in 2023.

Shayla Mitchell (@makeupshayla)

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Beauty and lifestyle influencer Shayla Mitchell at the 2023 Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Foundation event in Beverly Hills, California.

Jessamyn Stanley (@mynameisjessamyn)

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Fitness influencer Jessamyn Stanley at the 2019 POPSUGAR Play/Ground event at Pier 94 in New York City.

Venita Aspen (@venitaaspen)

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Bravo star and influencer Venita Aspen at Bravocon 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Antonio Neville (@heytonytv)

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TikTok comedy creator Antonio Neville at 2023 The Little Mermaid premiere in Hollywood, California.

Sai De Silva (@scoutthecity)

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Instagram influencer Sai De Silva at the Baby2Baby Gala in 2023.

Jae Gurley (@jaegurley)

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TikTok influencer Jae Gurley at TikTok’s “You Belong Here” Pride Creator Ball in 2023.

Quen Blackwell (@quenblackwell)

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TikTok influencer and model Quen Blackwell at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards in California.

Challan Trishann (@challxn)

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TikTok lifestyle and beauty influencer Challan Trishann at the 2023 BET Awards.

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