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The VMAs kicked off with a bang this past week at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, and perhaps there couldn’t have been a better host than Nicki Minaj, who has the most #1 rap songs in US iTunes history.
The star-studded affair was nothing short of spectacular and extraordinary moments, with Minaj bringing her performing arts background to the stage in the most theatrical way, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion taking the stage together, and Diddy performing and receiving the Global Icon Award received with his children by his side.
Not to mention all the fabulous pink carpet looks we saw our favorite celebrities arrive in. Yung Miami was a showstopper in designer Han Kjobenhavn, while the legendary Mary J. Blige served us a bead-and-feather tease from Albina Dyla.
Cardi B’s silver futuristic ensemble seemed complementary to VMA’s trophy, “the moon man,” and Saweetie gave skeletal realness in a pink crystal Area dress that appeared to be held together by two skeletal bones.
Sister’s Chloe and Halle Bailey also made a debut at the VMAs, with Chloe opting for a blue patch Roberto Cavalli dress, and her mini-me Halle looking citrusy in an orange chiffon dress from Le Thanh Hoa. Rumors are swirling that Halle may be expecting with beau DDG, and based on the silhouette she chose, the speculation continues to grow.
Ahead, see what our favorite celebrities wore on the pink carpet at VMAS 2023:
Nicki Minaj in Dolce & Gabbana
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Yung Miami in Han Kjobenhavn
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Mary J. Blige in Albina Dyla
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Cardi B in Dilara
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Chloe Bailey in Roberto Cavalli
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Hailey Bailey in Le Thanh Hoa
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Saweetie in the area
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Doja Cat in Monse
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JT in Palace of Mirrors
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Ashanti in Monica Ivena
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Emily Ratajkowski in Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier
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NLE Choppa in Kennimer
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The Combs twins and Chance Comb in Dolce & Gabbana
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Doechii in Dsquared2
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Lil Nas
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Shakira in Versace
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Tiffany Haddish in Jason Wu
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Olivia Rodrigo in Ludovic de Saint Sernin
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Karol G at Ashi Studio
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GloRilla in David Koma
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Rita Ora in Rodarte
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Nicki Minaj in Saint Laurent
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Coco Jones in Moschino
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