The ladies in blue, Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion set the MTV VMAs 2023 stage on fire, and everyone can now just go home because nothing can beat that. Period of time!
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion deliver powerful performances
![Cardi B & Megan thee Stallion lit up the MTV VMAS with 'Bongos' performance](https://d3stcg8iy7fvse.cloudfront.net/2023/09/12192737/376850814_18484302313059893_1225146527692784666_n-1024x838.jpg)
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion appear to have blown away the MTV VMA crowd with the feistiest and most powerful performance of their song “Bongos.” This is the second collaborative song between the two, the first being “WAP,” released in 2020. “WAP” debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and although the culture-shattering video and lyrics were nominated for four VMAs in 2021, it did nor achieve any victory.
With βBongosβ just released on September 8, the duo plans to hit the charts again, whether they score awards or not.
Here’s Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion rocking those “Bongos.”
If you need me, I’ll shake *my* bongos all night long @iamcardib And @theestallion‘S #VMA performance πͺπ pic.twitter.com/Fw21Q848Vq
β Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 13, 2023
The energy of the performance was such that most fans felt nothing else could match it, let alone surpass it, although many also appreciated Doja Cat’s performance.
Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B perform ‘Bongos’ at the 2023 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/35Rdiq4hR5
β Stallion Access (@hengstenaccess) September 13, 2023
As one fan put it: βNotice how the show went downhill quickly after Megan, Cardi, and Doja gave their star-studded performances. If MTV was smart, they would have started it Cardi & Meg and ended with Doja to keep their viewers entertained. Bc this st is boring asf…’
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion had fantastic entrances
![Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion rocked the 2023 MTV VMAS](https://d3stcg8iy7fvse.cloudfront.net/2023/09/12192846/Collage-21-1024x473.png)
Cardi kicked off the performance, lowering herself onto a feeble disco ball on stage as she shook her curves to the beats. She wore her hair down, in curls, like a 1970s version of Donna Summer. When she took the stage, she was accompanied by shirtless male bongo players, and later dancers in neon green and blue two-piece swimsuits joined her once the song started. While the dancers made a stunning display in coordination, Cardi B, dressed in a beautiful blue dress, was also the most natural.
Cardi was ready to shut it down #VMAs pic.twitter.com/IzizpJeL27
β Cardi B All Accessπͺ (@CardiAllAccess) September 13, 2023
Of course, Cardi B also made quite an entrance on the VMAs red carpet, arriving in a stunning metallic dress with her husband, Offset in tow.
Offset and Cardi B at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/tCBZ6FEXsv
β XXL Magazine (@XXL) September 12, 2023
Later, in the song, Megan appeared on a separate stage, with another set of backup dancers giving her all to the moves, while Meg did her signature twerking. After her verse, Cardi B joined her as they walked arm in arm to the main stage to complete the song together. Like Cardi, Megan also wore blue. However, on the red carpet she wore a sheer black dress that showed off her curves to perfection.
#Anita , #MeganTheeHengst and more are making their way down #VMAs Red carpet. https://t.co/uKxzF7ZokV pic.twitter.com/xZ9waGsd1g
β W Magazine (@wmag) September 12, 2023
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift are blown away as the offset jumps up and down
![Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift blown away by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's performance](https://d3stcg8iy7fvse.cloudfront.net/2023/09/12192802/374810417_5895103843923556_3370132754705684921_n-1024x1024.jpg)
The best reactions obviously came from the audience. Fans loved the way Offset jumped up and down and clapped his hands in joy when Cardi B started the song.
aww offset jumping up and down and seeing Card and Meg performing bongos at the #VMAsπ· π₯Ί pic.twitter.com/xoWZ2kWgoF
β Augustinus umoren (@auspac4realpro) September 13, 2023
Aside from the family, both Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s energetic performance left Selena Gomez in awe, as she held her head in her hands and exclaimed, “Oh my god!”
Selena Gomez’s reaction during Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s performance #BONGOS
pic.twitter.com/p4Odx4f0X6β CelebsloveMegan (@celebslovemeg) September 13, 2023
Taylor Swift and Ice Spice danced and cheered during the performances, giving Swifties another reason to love her.
Duo of the Year goes to Cardi and Meg in the #VMAs! When powerful queens unite, magic is inevitable. ππ€ #CardixMegDuo pic.twitter.com/hJjpJsM378
β KGAJA (@KGAJA2023) September 13, 2023
Lil Nas The excitement among the audience is live and palpable.
Lil Nas #BONGOS at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/rNF6rU7gr3
β CelebsloveMegan (@celebslovemeg) September 13, 2023