Stepping into the VMAs, where anything can happen — and this year, Black celebs reminded fans we can rock anything. The 2023 VMAs got underway on Tuesday night, and as fans enjoyed highly anticipated performances and appearances by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, and more, here at theGrio, we are still reflecting on some of the style choices from the Video Music Award’s pink carpet.
Cardi B
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Ahead of her energy-packed “Bongos” performance alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B showcased her creative eye on the red carpet. In a custom Dilara Findikoglu gown, covered in metal duck clips — a coveted tool in Black hair salons — Cardi B subconsciously honored her place as most women’s natural hair goals and fashion inspiration.
“I’m a creative,” said Cardi B during the VMA pre-show interview. “I have to be creative with everything, my clothes, my pictures. I’m just a creative person, so my visions just have to come to life.”
Megan Thee Stallion
“Body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody”. As the Houston Hottie eases her way back into the music scene, the rapper served sheer bawdy and glamour in an all-black custom Brandon Blackwood gown and Jacob & Co. jewelry.
Nicki Minaj
As the evening’s host, Nicki Minaj, “Muva to the Barbz,” stepped out in her version of bridal Barbiecore in Dolce and Gabbana.
Doja Cat
It’s only September, but Doja Cat appeared to already be in the Halloween spirit as the rapper walked the carpet in a spidery look by Ap0cene with Monse accessorized with jewelry by Maria Tash and Nicole Rose.
Explore more Black fashion moments from the evening below:
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Prince Derek Doll
Prince Derek Doll attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Dometi Pongo
Dometi Pongo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Coco Jones
Coco Jones attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in in Moschino FW23 Ready-To-Wear (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Doechii
Doechii attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – GloRilla
GloRilla attends the 2023 MTV Music Video Awards (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tinashe
Tinashe attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Saweetie
Saweetie attends the MTV Music Video Awards in Area Fall 2023 couture(Photo 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(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Myles B. O’Neal
Myles B. O’Neal attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – NLE Choppa
NLE Choppa attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Don Toliver
Don Toliver attends the MTV Music Video Awards (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Young Prince
Young Prince attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Kaliii
Kaliii attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Pretty Vee
Pretty Vee attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Kuai Li(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Offset
Offset attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Ts Madison
Ts Madison attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images 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 (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Jason Wu(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Cyn Santana
Cyn Santana attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tayshia Adams
Tayshia Adams attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Yung Miami
Yung Miami attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in in Han Kjobenhavn (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Billy Porter
Billy Porter attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Saucy Santana
Saucy Santana attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Wyclef Jean and family
(L-R) Angelina Claudinelle Jean, Wyclef Jean and Claudinette Jean attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images 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 (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Ashanti
Ashanti attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Toosii
Toosii attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Timbaland
Timbaland attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Flo Milli
Flo Milli attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Roberto Cavalli FW 2023 Ready-To-Wear (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Tommie Lee
Tommie Lee attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Nessa
Nessa attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
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