Must-See Photos: VH1 Divas

The event celebrates the cities that influenced soul music.

Jill Scott - Jill Scott captured the audience while performing "Hear My Call."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige also proved that she can work a performance all on her own with "Mr. Wrong."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Erykah Badu - Erykah Badu took the stage with Chaka Khan and Mavis Staples to perform the classic "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers.   (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott - Erykah Badu and Jill Scott joined Black Thought of The Roots, which served as the night's house band, to perform "You Got Me" in their tribute to Philadelphia.   (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige - Mary J. Blige also proved that she can work a performance all on her own with "Mr. Wrong."  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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