The wildest VMA outfits on the pink carpet
Latex and mesh and denim, oh my! Welcome to MTV's Video Music Awards — an event that's both a celebration of pop culture and a competition for who can pull off the most outrageous outfits.
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Save your evening gowns for the Grammys — this year's VMA stars strutted down the pink carpet in vintage throwbacks and in Amber Rose's case, latex lingerie complete with a mask and whip.
Here are 2018's wildest VMA looks.
Grace VanderWaal
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Bethany Meyers and Nico Tortorella
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Noah Cyrus and Lil Xan
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Amber Rose
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Tana Mongeau
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King Princess
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DJ Khaled, Asahd Khaled, and Nicole Tuck
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Bobby Lytes
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Chloe x Halle
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Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'Oir
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Lily Barrios
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PRETTYMUCH
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Tyga
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Scott Regowsky
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Algee Smith
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Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey
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