Getting into the VMAs, the place something can occur — and this 12 months, Black celebs reminded followers we are able to rock something. The 2023 VMAs received underway on Tuesday evening, and as followers loved extremely anticipated performances and appearances by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, and extra, right here at theGrio, we’re nonetheless reflecting on a number of the type selections from the Video Music Award’s pink carpet.
Cardi B
(Photograph by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Photos)
Forward of her energy-packed “Bongos” efficiency alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B showcased her inventive eye on the purple carpet. In a customized Dilara Findikoglu robe, coated in metallic duck clips — a coveted device in Black hair salons — Cardi B subconsciously honored her place as most ladies’s pure hair objectives and trend inspiration.
“I’m a inventive,” mentioned Cardi B in the course of the VMA pre-show interview. “I’ve to be inventive with all the things, my garments, my footage. I’m only a inventive individual, so my visions simply have to come back to life.”
Megan Thee Stallion
“Physique-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody”. Because the Houston Hottie eases her approach again into the music scene, the rapper served sheer bawdy and glamour in an all-black customized Brandon Blackwood robe and Jacob & Co. jewellery.
Nicki Minaj
Because the night’s host, Nicki Minaj, “Muva to the Barbz,” stepped out in her model of bridal Barbiecore in Dolce and Gabbana.
Doja Cat
It’s solely September, however Doja Cat appeared to already be within the Halloween spirit because the rapper walked the carpet in a spidery look by Ap0cene with Monse accessorized with jewellery by Maria Tash and Nicole Rose.
Discover extra Black trend moments from the night under:
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Prince Derek Doll
Prince Derek Doll attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Gilbert Flores/Selection by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Dometi Pongo
Dometi Pongo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photograph by Gilbert Flores/Selection by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Coco Jones
Coco Jones attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in in Moschino FW23 Prepared-To-Put on (Photograph by ANGELA WEISS/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by ANGELA WEISS/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Grandmaster Flash and the Livid 5
Grandmaster Flash and the Livid 5 attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Gilbert Flores/Selection by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Doechii
Doechii attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photograph by ANGELA WEISS/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – GloRilla
GloRilla attends the 2023 MTV Music Video Awards (Photograph by ANGELA WEISS/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tinashe
Tinashe attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by ANGELA WEISS/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Saweetie
Saweetie attends the MTV Music Video Awards in Space Fall 2023 couture(Photograph by John Nacion/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Myles B. O’Neal
Myles B. O’Neal attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – NLE Choppa
NLE Choppa attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Don Toliver
Don Toliver attends the MTV Music Video Awards (Photograph by John Nacion/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Younger Prince
Younger Prince attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Kaliii
Kaliii attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Fairly Vee
Fairly Vee attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Kuai Li(Photograph by Kevin Mazur/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Offset
Offset attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Ts Madison
Ts Madison attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Bianca Belair and Montez Ford
L-R) Bianca Belair and Montez Ford attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Jason Wu(Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Cyn Santana
Cyn Santana attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tayshia Adams
Tayshia Adams attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Yung Miami
Yung Miami attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in in Han Kjobenhavn (Photograph by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Billy Porter
Billy Porter attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. (Photograph by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Saucy Santana
Saucy Santana attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Sexyy Crimson
Sexyy Crimson attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Wyclef Jean and household
(L-R) Angelina Claudinelle Jean, Wyclef Jean and Claudinette Jean attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Noam Galai/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Yo Gotti and Angela
L-R) Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Ashanti
Ashanti attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Toosii
Toosii attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Timbaland
Timbaland attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Kevin Mazur/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Flo Milli
Flo Milli attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Roberto Cavalli FW 2023 Prepared-To-Put on (Photograph by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tommie Lee
Tommie Lee attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Kevin Mazur/Getty Photos for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Nessa
Nessa attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photograph by Gilbert Flores/Selection by way of Getty Photos)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
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