MTV VMAs: Memorable Red Carpet Moments

See the stars and styles we can't stop discussing.

Mary J. Blige at the 2002 VMAs - It wouldn’t be an MTV red carpet without a full head-to-toe leather ensemble! In 2002, everything brown was Mary's color of choice as she stepped out in lush leather and boots.  (Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

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Mary J. Blige at the 2002 VMAs - It wouldn’t be an MTV red carpet without a full head-to-toe leather ensemble! In 2002, everything brown was Mary's color of choice as she stepped out in lush leather and boots. (Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 VMAs - J.Lo won the Best Dance Video award at the 2000 VMAs. Her glitzy Moonman matched her emblazoned bandanna, crop top and blinging belt.  (Photo: George De Sota/Liaison)

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 VMAs - J.Lo won the Best Dance Video award at the 2000 VMAs. Her glitzy Moonman matched her emblazoned bandanna, crop top and blinging belt.  (Photo: George De Sota/Liaison)

Alicia Keys at the 2001 VMAs - It’s hard to believe that once upon a time Alicia Keys struggled to achieve star style. The singer has done a complete 180 since her leather getups, topped off with beaded-braids days.  (Photo: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

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Alicia Keys at the 2001 VMAs - It’s hard to believe that once upon a time Alicia Keys struggled to achieve star style. The singer has done a complete 180 since her leather getups, topped off with beaded-braids days. (Photo: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

Lil Kim at the 2004 VMAs - We’re still recovering from the peep show courtesy of Lil Kim at the 1999 VMAs. And in case you don’t remember, the rapper famously exposed one of her “girls” in a purple one-sleeve jumpsuit. In 2004, it was all about the legs.   (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Lil Kim at the 2004 VMAs - We’re still recovering from the peep show courtesy of Lil Kim at the 1999 VMAs. And in case you don’t remember, the rapper famously exposed one of her “girls” in a purple one-sleeve jumpsuit. In 2004, it was all about the legs.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2004 VMAs  - Long before Bey and Jay were topping Forbes’ Highest Paid Celebrity Couples list, they worked hard to keep their relationship on the hush. At the 2004 VMAs the duo confirmed they were indeed an item after months of speculation. Lookin' good, guys.  (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2004 VMAs  - Long before Bey and Jay were topping Forbes’ Highest Paid Celebrity Couples list, they worked hard to keep their relationship on the hush. At the 2004 VMAs the duo confirmed they were indeed an item after months of speculation. Lookin' good, guys. (Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Rihanna at the 2006 VMAs - Rihanna showed off her killer gams in a white satin baby-doll dress with sequin trim at the 2006 VMAs. She accessorized her look with chocolate curls, shimmery eye shadow and diamonds.   (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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Rihanna at the 2006 VMAs - Rihanna showed off her killer gams in a white satin baby-doll dress with sequin trim at the 2006 VMAs. She accessorized her look with chocolate curls, shimmery eye shadow and diamonds.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Rihanna at the 2010 VMAs - Fast forward four years and the Pon de Replay singer traded in her girl-next-door attire for an edgy-chic image, coupling fiery, red waves with combat boots and a skimpy bustier.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Rihanna at the 2010 VMAs - Fast forward four years and the Pon de Replay singer traded in her girl-next-door attire for an edgy-chic image, coupling fiery, red waves with combat boots and a skimpy bustier. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Black Widow - Next to the word unique in the dictionary you will probably find a picture of Lady Gaga. She is one of the few singers willing to push the envelope when it comes to fashion. Take this look she wore to the 2009 VMA's. The pop-diva wore a tribal neck-dress with a hat, matching gown, and gold mask to create truly inspiring ensemble.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Lady Gaga at the 2009 VMAs - Gaga stole the spotlight at the 2009 VMAs, but doesn't she always? The singer dropped jaws in a black lace Jean Paul Gaultier dress. Her feather neck brace, gold mask and extravagant hat took her look to another level.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Kanye West and Amber Rose at the 2009 VMAs  - Kanye showed up at the 2009 VMAs with Hennessy, Amber, and a few words for Taylor Swift. The couple kept it casual, ‘Ye in denim and leather, Amber in a snakeskin bodysuit.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Kanye West and Amber Rose at the 2009 VMAs  - Kanye showed up at the 2009 VMAs with Hennessy, Amber, and a few words for Taylor Swift. The couple kept it casual, ‘Ye in denim and leather, Amber in a snakeskin bodysuit.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa at the 2011 VMAs - Two years later, Amber posed with Wiz Khalifa and wore a cutesy white romper with gold heels. Wiz gave us a pinch of black and yellow, piling on layers of gold for the 2011 VMAs.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa at the 2011 VMAs - Two years later, Amber posed with Wiz Khalifa and wore a cutesy white romper with gold heels. Wiz gave us a pinch of black and yellow, piling on layers of gold for the 2011 VMAs. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé at the 2011 VMAs - The world jumped for joy when Beyoncé revealed her baby bump at the 2011 VMAs. The mom-to-be glowed in an orange Lanvin gown with effortless side-swept strands.   (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé at the 2011 VMAs - The world jumped for joy when Beyoncé revealed her baby bump at the 2011 VMAs. The mom-to-be glowed in an orange Lanvin gown with effortless side-swept strands.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Psycho Barbie - Not to be outdone by the Beyoncé’s and fake baby bumps, take over this Halloween weekend wearing, well, we're having trouble describing this outfit. Let's put it this way: Nicki went to Toys 'R Us, gathered up all the colorful toys she could find, affixed them to her body and then topped it all off with big hair, a surgical mask and an ice cream cone necklace.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Nicki Minaj at the 2011 VMAs - Nicki styled her Rubik’s Cube-reminiscent dress with her usual colored hair (no surprise there), but added slippers flooded with stuffed animals and a medical face mask. Oh, boy, did she deliver.  (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)