Yep, that’s Cardi B under that gold mask at the American Music Awards

Cardi masked up on the red carpet (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Cardi B was in charge of hosting duties at the 2021 American Music Awards, but if she didn’t feel like doing the red carpet first, she probably could have got away with sending a body double.

The WAP rapper walked the red carpet at Los Angeles’s Microsoft Theatre with her face concealed by a gold mask.

The striking mask, paired with statement gold earrings and a veil, was from fashion house of the moment Schiaparelli, who Cardi has championed previously.

Cardi wore the mask with a black Schiaparelli gown, which featured gold nails attached to the elbow-length gloves.

The 29-year-old could have just retired after that showstopper, but went on to display eight costume changes throughout the night as she hosted the AMAs.

Her looks included a dramatic black feathered headpiece, a flowing lime-green dress, a purple feathered dress, and an angelic white look with a glittering veil.

The dramatic look came courtesy of Schiaparelli (Picture: OConnor / AFF-USA.com / MEGA)

The rapper hosted the awards (Picture: ABC via Getty Images)

Cardi had multiple outfit changes (Picture: ABC via Getty Images)

Cardi wore the latter in the press room as she celebrated winning favourite hip-hop song for her track Up.

The celebrity attendees really pulled it out of the bag last night at the AMAs, with best new artist winner Olivia Rodrigo dazzling in a lilac sequinned dress with a feathered hem from David Koma.

Winnie Harlow looked like a Grecian goddess in her dramatic jewelled mini-dress, while sisters Halle and Chloe Bailey both wore daring cut-out gowns on the red carpet.

Machine Gun Kelly didn’t have girlfriend Megan Fox on his arm for this event, choosing instead to bring his 12-year-old daughter Casie as his date.

Cardi also took home an award on the night (Picture: ABC via Getty Images)

Olivia was named best new artist of the year (Credits: ABC via Getty Images)

Winnie sparkled in a jewelled dress (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

The Bloody Valentine singer wore a shirt covered in silver chains and grommets, while his daughter wore a floor-length black dress.

Meanwhile, on the main stage, Jennifer Lopez did some cross-promotion for her new movie Marry Me, performing a new track from the upcoming movie called On My Way in a tulle dress and a veil.

The trailer for the romcom, also starring Owen Wilson, played behind her as she sang.

The Little Mermaid star Halle wore a daring cut-out dress (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Chloe performed Have Mercy later in the night (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Machine Gun Kelly brought his daughter Casie to the event (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

JLo was a last minute addition to the night (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for MRC)

JLo’s pre-recorded performance was a last minute addition to the night after Megan Thee Stallion dropped out due to ‘an unexpected personal matter’.

Other performers on the night included BTS, Coldplay, New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Chloe Bailey, Walker Hayes, Kane Brown, Tainy, Tyler, The Creator, Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Mickey Guyton, Olivia Rodrigo, Zoe Wees, Giveon, Silk Sonic and Eurovision winners Maneskin.

BTS, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat were the biggest winners of the night, with three awards apiece.

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