VMAs: Anitta Puts on Dance-Filled Performance of Hit Songs “Used to Be,” “Funk Rave” and “Grip”

Grammy nominee and global sensation Anitta took the VMAs stage for the second time Tuesday night.

Surrounded by a large group of neon backup dancers, Anitta transformed Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center into a full-on dance party to perform hit songs off her latest EP, Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story. Introduced by Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline, the Brazilian singer included on her set list “Used to Be,” “Funk Rave” and “Grip” off the recent album.

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For the second year in a row, the “Boys Don’t Cry” performer won for best Latin music video at the awards show, nominated alongside the likes of Bad Bunny, Karol G and Shakira. Last year, Anitta made VMAs history when she became the first Brazilian artist to win a Moon Person, taking home the best Latin accolade for her viral hit song “Envolver.”

Watch Anitta’s performance below.

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