Nicki Minaj showcased her versatility as she hosted the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in four distinctive outfits. The rapper kicked off the night in a stunning pink Dolce & Gabbana gown, complete with a matching veil. The ensemble featured a corset with front-facing hooks and delicate, sheer details throughout. Later on, the New York-born artist changed into a red catsuit and black leather boots that reached her knees, completing the look with a stiletto heel. Nicki also took to the stage to perform new music while donning a black coat with a slip dress beneath before concluding the night in a chic brown Yves Saint Laurent outfit.
Check it out! Nicki Minaj rocked the stage as the host of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, dazzling audiences with four distinct outfit changes.
Nicki, a native of New York, changed into a striking red catsuit and black leather boots that went up to her knees, with a stiletto heel. She complemented her baby pink outfit with a luxurious black lace front wig that had a deep center part. Her signature look featured heavily winged black eyeliner and pink eye shadow. The strapless dress accentuated her ample cleavage and exposed her pink briefs underneath. She wore large, round drop earrings and had an exceptionally long and bedazzled pointy manicure. During the show, which she hosted for the second year in a row, Nicki presented a heartfelt and poignant performance in a puffy black coat that reached the floor. She debuted a song called Big Difference while wearing a sheer, stone-covered black dress with a bra-like bodice. The see-through material revealed her black thong underwear.
The female rapper looked stunning in a see-through dress adorned with beads, highlighting her figure.
The artist, known for her hit songs, showcased fresh tracks while sporting a massive black coat and a slip dress underneath. For her grand fashion statement of the night, the veteran musician donned a monochromatic brown ensemble. She rocked yet another transparent outfit that hugged her curves, a catsuit with a mock neckline and long sleeves, which she topped off with a leather trench coat. The trendsetter paired the look with knee-high, caramel-colored, pointy-toe boots. She added deep brown-tinted shield sunglasses to her accessories, concealing her dark eyes. Nicki’s hair also received an update, styled in two space buns separated by a straight middle part, each held together with a chopstick. The remainder of her hair cascaded elegantly in soft, tightly textured waves.
The very last outfit she wore was a Yves Saint Laurent attire in brown color.
The fashion enthusiast matched her outfit with knee-high boots in a yummy caramel hue. The global production of the music video awards show aired in over 150 countries, featuring the best music videos of the past year, along with performances, tributes, and fashion-forward appearances from big names in the music industry. Fans were given the chance to decide who would win the ‘Show of the Summer’ award category, which was introduced this year. Shakira received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, while Diddy bagged the Global Icon Award. In an unprecedented turn of events, all contenders for the Artist of the Year title were female artists, with Taylor Swift snagging the most nominations.