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Starting off strong with Britney Spears’ iconic but terrifying python look in 2001:
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Saweetie’s bone dress in 2023:
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Lil’ Kim’s purple jumpsuit and seashell pasty in 1999:
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Bebe Rexha’s leather dress with butt cutouts in 2023:
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Doja Cat’s colorful, worm-esque look in 2021:
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Lil Nas X’s bridal-inspired look in 2023:
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Rose McGowan’s barely-there dress in 1998:
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Veronica Vega’s dollar bills skirt with money boots in 2019:
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Prince’s yellow, assless pants in 1991:
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Megan Fox’s nearly-nude look in 2021:
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Lady Gaga’s red lace dress, matching face mask, and massive crown in 2009:
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Lil Mama’s baby outfit and crystal pacifier in 2007:
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Lenny Kravitz’s shredded denim and feathered wings in 2004:
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Katy Perry’s big yellow cube in 2011:
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Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin’s heart pasty in 2022:
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Nicki Minaj’s toy-inspired look in 2011:
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Pamela Anderson’s pink, fluffy hat in 1999:
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Lil Nas X’s feathery loop skirt and matching headpiece in 2022:
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Doja Cat’s chicken leg boots in 2021:
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Demi Lovato’s shoulder pads in 2023:
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Kacey Musgraves’ ginormous purple hat in 2021:
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Tinashe’s daring look in 2023:
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And finally, Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress in 2010:
Which VMAs look do you find the wildest or most memorable? LMK in the comments below! Be sure to catch the 2024 VMAs airing Sept. 11 on MTV!
