Nicki Minaj’s candid admission about her red carpet wardrobe malfunction at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards has earned her the title of “queen”. The rapper, known for her hit song “Anaconda”, wore a revealing Barbie-pink corset with a sheer lace veil by Dolce and Gabbana. While hosting the event in Newark, New Jersey, Minaj confessed that one of her shoes wasn’t properly buckled. She also addressed MTV’s concerns about what she might say on stage, confidently stating that she can control herself. Minaj took to social media to share her thoughts about hosting the show, expressing her excitement to be in New York.
Minaj’s daring fashion choice and her honesty on stage received positive feedback from her followers. Many praised her as a “queen”. Later, she changed into a red bodysuit to perform alongside Lil Wayne, commemorating 50 years of hip-hop with other legendary artists such as DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash, and the Furious Five, and LL Cool J. Minaj also treated the audience to a solo performance of her songs “Last Time I Saw You” and an unreleased track from her upcoming album “Pink Friday 2”. Adding to her accolades, Minaj won the Best Hip-Hop Video award, making her the record holder with the most wins in the category.