Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala

Alicia Keys attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Andra Day attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

DJ Fulano attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Hanna Bronfman attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Tyson Beckford attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Model Grace Mahary attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Carmelo Anthony attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Gale King attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Michaela Angela Davis attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Wale attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Maxwell attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Ty Hunter attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Jeanette Jenkins attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Lewis Hamilton attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Artist Kehinde Wile attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Duane McLaughlin attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys dons a beaded headpiece at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys and Chris Rock pose for a pic inside the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Chris Rock speaks on stage during the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

A view of elegant atmosphere at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys speaks onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys chats with Gayle King at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz share a laugh at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys performs onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys and honorees Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe and  Patrice Motsepe pose onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Lenny Kravitz performs at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz perfom onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Alicia Keys performs at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.