Ashanti arrived at the 6th Annual DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer Gala on Thursday night (April 26) in New York City.

She opted for a black sleeveless and hand-beaded gown with a sheer, illusion neckline and a pleated skirt with structured detailing from the Tony Ward Spring 2011 Couture collection.

Ashanti added color to her look with dark red hair tips and a dark red nail shade.

Statement eye makeup, a light pink lip shade, a small silver box clutch, and sparkly statement jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz rounded out her red carpet look.