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Nicki Minajmay be the Queen of Rap — but she’s also the queen of red carpets.
This year, she decided to go for a Barbie bridal-inspired Dolce & Gabbana ensemble with a sexy twist. Instead of it featuring a traditional gown, the number was designed with a satin corset with lace sides and a see-through skirt that delicately swept the floor.
Although she topped off the look with a lace-trimmed veil, fans could still see the star’s bubblegum-hued eyeshadow and winged eyeliner underneath.
Minaj’s all-pink moment comes only a year after shecommanded the stage in full Barbiecoreat last year’s show, during which she was also crowned “Video Vanguard royalty.”
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The decorated rapper, who has been nominated for 25 career VMAs alone, is a frequent award show attendee — and shealways brings her fashion A-game.
All it takes is one glance at Minaj’s past VMAs looks — from a geometric mini dress with a stuffed animal train in 2011 to a skintight latex jumpsuit in 2017 — to know she is not afraid to let her bold personality shine through in her red carpet style.
Not only is she a serial VMA style stand-out, but she is also emceeing and performing at the ceremony, where she is nominated for six Moon Person trophies.
ThePinkprintsongstress — who was honored with thevideo vanguard awardin 2022 — will take the VMAs stage this year for a live debut of her latest single “Last Time I Saw You,” which dropped in late August.
In addition to her hosting gig and performance, the legendary rapper may also grace the VMAs stage to collect a Moon Person trophy, as she is nominated for six awards this year.
For her song “Super Freaky Girl,” Minaj has earned nods in three categories: best hip-hop, best visual effects and video of the year.
“Love in the Way,” her collaboration with rapper Yung Bleu, is up for best R&B. Minaj is also a nominee for song of the summer for“Barbie World,”herIce Spicecollaboration forBarbie the Album.
The rapper is also nominated in the coveted artist of the year category alongside Swift,Karol G,Doja Cat,BeyoncéandShakira.
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