Lil Nas X slayed the red carpet Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The “Industry Baby” rapper commanded attention with an over-the-top black ensemble from British-American designer Harris Reed.
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The topless look featured a feathered hoop skirt, matching headpiece, and black pants.
“This is heavy and it is Harris Reed,” Lil Nas X told People magazine on the carpet. “It’s something fresh, something new, I feel amazing.”
The rapper stepped into the awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey with seven VMAs nominations.
Lizzo also arrived in a dramatic all-black ensemble.
The “Grrrls” singer wore a voluminous, off-the-shoulder Jean Paul Gaultier gown with matching gloves, black lipstick, a gold lip ring, multiple hoop earrings and slicked-back hair.
She shared pictures of the look on Instagram and said it was fresh off the runway.
Keeping with the all-black theme, LL Cool J rocked a look from Harlem designer Dapper Dan.
The ensemble featured leather pants, a matching jacket and T-shirt with silver jewelry.
“We in the building,” the rapper and actor captioned an Instagram post showing off his VMAs look.
LL Cool J co-hosted the show with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
The night’s performers included Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco, and Bad Bunny.
In addition to the performances , the Red Hot Chili Peppers received MTV’s Global Icon Award, and Nicki Minaj picked up the 2022 Video Vanguard Award.
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