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Lil Nas X steals the show in fabulous feathered headdress at VMAs before winning big with Jack Harlow collab-Emily Bashforth-Entertainment – Metro
Wow. Just, wow.
He was 10% human, 90% feather (Picture: Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock)
If there’s one person who knows how to do a red carpet look, it’s Lil Nas X and he did not hold back at the 2022 VMAs.
The Call Me By Your Name hitmaker pulled out all the stops for his look this year, capturing everyone’s attention in the most incredible feathered headdress.
Posing up a storm for cameras before cooping several awards that night, the rapper showed off his bare chest as his headpiece and matching hooped dress did all the talking.
Designed by Harris Reed, the ensemble was nothing short of fabulous and ensured all eyes were on the Old Town Road singer as he made his entrance.
British-American fashion designer Harris – who is known for his work with stars including Harry Styles and Beyoncé – said they were ‘honoured’ to dress Lil Nas for the event, praising him as a ‘true queer icon’ and someone who is ‘brave, daring, loud’ and a person they look up to.
According to People, Lil Nas described his outfit as ‘something fresh, something new’, adding that his ensemble was also rather ‘heavy’, and we have no doubts about that.
Now THAT is how you do a red carpet look (Picture: WireImage)
All eyes were on Lil Nas X as he arrived in a fabulous ensemble (Picture: Getty)
Following a successful night, Lil Nas – real name Montero Lamar Hill – changed from the sequin trousers and elaborate headgear into a black cut-out dress with silver ring detailing.
He paired the frock with a pair of killer chunky boots as he beamed on the carpet, cradling his moonperson.
Lil Nas had plenty of reasons to celebrate following this year’s MTV VMAs as his collaboration with Jack Harlow took home several trophies.
The rapper later changed into a cut-out dress to pose with his awards (Picture: Invision)
Released in July last year, Industry Baby quickly became a hit as the third single from Lil Nas’ debut album.
Co-produced by Kanye West, the music video, which is prison-escape themed, scored the first award of the night for best collaboration.
Industry Baby went on to win two more gongs for best art direction and best visual effects.
Lil Nas and Jack Harlow won big with Industry Baby (Picture: Invision)
This year’s nominations meant there was a three-way tie for most nods between Lil Nas, Jack, and Kendrick Lamar.
Jack – who took to the stage with Fergie – was also a winner in his own right, as First Class scooped the trophy for song of the summer thanks to its viral success on TikTok.
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Elsewhere during this year’s ceremony, Johnny Depp returned with a surprise virtual appearance following his recent legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
Taylor Swift also dropped the bombshell of her 10th studio album, while Harry Styles became the only Brit to win a moonperson, accepting his award via video message while he continues his 15-date Madison Square Garden residency.
MTV VMAs 2022 winners list
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny WINNER
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Jack Harlow
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Song of the Year
Adele – Easy on Me
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever WINNER
Doja Cat – Woman
Elton John and Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)
Lizzo – About Damn Time
The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – Stay
Album of the Year
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Global Icon Award
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Video Vanguard Award
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best New Artist, Presented by Extra Gum
Baby Keem
Dove Cameron WINNER
Gayle
Latto
Seventeen
Måneskin
Push Performance of the Year
September 2021: Griff – One Night
October 2021: Remi Wolf – Sexy Villain
November 2021: Nessa Barrett – I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead
December 2021: Seventeen – Rock With You WINNER
January 2021: Mae Muller – Better Days
February 2022: Gayle – abcdefu
March 2022: Sheneesa – R U That
April 2022: Omar Apollo – Tamagotchi
May 2022: Wet Leg – Chaise Longue
June 2022: Muni Long – Baby Boo
July 2022: Doechii – Persuasive
Best Collaboration
Drake featuring Future and Young Thug – Way 2 Sexy
Elton John and Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie
Post Malone and The Weeknd – One Right Now
Rosalía featuring The Weeknd – La Fama
The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – Stay
Best Pop
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Doja Cat – Woman
Ed Sheeran – Shivers
Harry Styles – As It Was WINNER
Lizzo – About Damn Time
Olivia Rodrigo – Traitor
Best Hip-Hop
Eminem and Snoop Dogg – From the D 2 the LBC
Future featuring Drake and Tems – Wait for U
Kendrick Lamar – N95
Latto – Big Energy
Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Baby – Do We Have a Problem? WINNER
Pusha T – Diet Coke
Best Rock
Foo Fighters – Love Dies Young
Jack White – Taking Me Back
Muse – Won’t Stand Down
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Black Summer WINNER
Shinedown – Planet Zero
Three Days Grace – So Called Life
Best Alternative
Avril Lavigne featuring Blackbear – Love It When You Hate Me
Imagine Dragons and JID – Enemy
Machine Gun Kelly featuring Willow – Emo Girl
Måneskin – I Wanna Be Your Slave WINNER
Panic! At the Disco – Viva las Vengeance
Twenty One Pilots – Saturday
Willow and Avril Lavigne featuring Travis Barker – Grow
Best Latin
Anitta – Envolver WINNER
Bad Bunny – Tití Me Preguntó
Becky G and Karol G – Mamiii
Daddy Yankee – REMIX
Farruko – Pepas
J Balvin and Skrillex – In da Getto
Best R&B
Alicia Keys – City of Gods (Part II)
Chlöe – Have Mercy
HER – For Anyone
Normani featuring Cardi B – Wild Side
Summer Walker, SZA and Cardi B – No Love (Extended Version)
The Weeknd – Out Of Time WINNER
Best K-Pop
BTS – Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)
Itzy – Loco
Lisa – LALISA WINNER
Seventeen – Hot
Stray Kids – Maniac
Twice – The Feels
Video for Good
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Latto – P*ssy
Lizzo – About Damn Time WINNER
Rina Sawayama – This Hell
Stromae – Fils de joie
Best Metaverse Performance
Blackpink the Virtual – PUB WINNER
GBTS – Minecraft
Charli XCX – Roblox
Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience – Wave
Rift Tour featuring Ariana Grande – Fortnite
Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience – Roblox
Best Longform Video
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Foo Fighters – Studio 666
Kacey Musgraves – Star-Crossed
Madonna – Madame X
Olivia Rodrigo – Driving Home 2 U
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) WINNER
Best Cinematography
Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Camila Cabello ft Ed Sheeran – Bam Bam
Harry Styles – As It Was WINNER
Kendrick Lamar – N95
Normani ft Cardi B – Wild Side
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best Direction
Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Ed Sheeran – Shivers
Harry Styles – As It Was
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) WINNER
Best Art Direction
Adele – Oh My God
Doja Cat – Get Into It (Yuh)
Drake featuring Future and Young Thug – Way 2 Sexy
Kacey Musgraves – Simple Times
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie
Best Visual Effects
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Coldplay and BTS – My Universe
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby WINNER
Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie
The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – Stay
Best Choreography
BTS – Permission to Dance
Doja Cat – Woman WINNER
FKA twigs featuring The Weeknd – Tears in the Club
Harry Styles – As It Was
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry Baby
Normani featuring Cardi B – Wild Side
Best Editing
Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Doja Cat – Get Into It (Yuh)
Olivia Rodrigo – Brutal
Rosalía – Saoko WINNER
Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
The Weeknd – Take My Breath
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