Nicki Minaj received praise for being brutally honest about her wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The rapper wore a Barbie-pink corset and a sheer lace veil over her face by Dolce and Gabbana. After walking the red carpet, she admitted on stage that one of her shoes wasn’t buckled properly. Nicki Minaj also addressed MTV’s concerns about her behavior on stage, asserting that she can control herself. She questioned why the VMAs chose her to host the show, considering her differences. She shared pictures of her outfit on social media, referring to it as “DOLCE AND GABARBIE #MTVVMA’s.”
Many of her followers commended her for her honesty, with some calling her a “queen”. Later, Nicki Minaj changed into a red bodysuit and performed with Lil Wayne to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. They were joined by other rap legends for a medley of classic songs. She also performed her solo songs ‘Last Time I Saw You’ and a previously unreleased track from her upcoming album ‘Pink Friday 2’. Nicki Minaj won the Best Hip-Hop Video award, which was her fifth win in this category, the most in the show’s history.