Once a year Rihanna has her Clara Lionel Foundation charity event, the Diamond Ball. The star-studded occasion brings out famous faces and the best fashion to raise money for education and health initiatives.
This year, a week after launching a highly successful makeup brand, the 29-year-old treated guests to performances from Kendrick Lamar, Calvin Harris and Dave Chappelle. Rihanna also reunited with Beyoncé, who looked gorgeous in a green high-slit gown.
See some of the highlights from the night above.
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Cardi B
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cardi B attends the 3rd Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Cardi B and La La Anthony
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Cardi B and La La Anthony attend Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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La La Anthony
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: La La Anthony attends the 3rd Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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JAY-Z and Beyoncé
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Jay-Z and Beyonce attend Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Victor Cruz and Fabolous
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Victor Cruz and Fabolous attend Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Lil Kim
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Lil Kim attends the 3rd Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Lionel Braithwaite, Rihanna and Monica Braithwaite
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Lionel Braithwaite, Rihanna, and Monica Braithwaite attend the Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Beyonce and Rihanna
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Beyonce and Rihanna attend Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Kendrick Lamar
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Rihanna
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Rihanna speaks onstage during Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Kendrick Lamar
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage at Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Rihanna
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Rihanna attends the 2017 Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Rihanna
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Rihanna attends the 2017 Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Jidenna
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Singer, record producer Jidenna is seen leaving Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Rihanna and family
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Rihanna (C) and family attend Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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JAY-Z and Beyoncé
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Jay-Z and Beyonce are seen leaving Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
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Earvin Johnson, Jr.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Earvin Johnson, Jr. attends Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City.
