I really love that Lizzo and Lil Nas X are now big deals, respectively. Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” became the slow-burning jam of the past year (and it’s still at the top of the charts) and Lil Nas X basically broke the conventional, old-school music-industry charting standards with “Old Town Road,” his brilliant rap-country mash-up. Both artists were on hand to perform at the VMAs and both killed it. Lil Nas X looked like Nu Prince and Lizzo looked like Divine (she did big hair and a Moschino gown for the carpet).
Here’s Lizzo performing “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” The set, you guys. The giant butt which changed colors. It was… amazing. And it jiggled!
Here’s Lil Nas X performing “Panini.” I really enjoy that he’s doing his own thing and the performance doesn’t really have a connection to the song and it’s fine, he just wanted the sh-t to look like TRON.
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Lizzo is amazing, hers was my favorite performance of the night. Her energy is just contagious.
She’s a doll. There is just something magical about her.
Agreed. She’s the real deal. Musically, fashion, dance, beauty – she is ah-mazing
Her energy is amazing. I love her.
Lizzo… damn I feel like I can take on the world after watching that performance.
Agree.
I just adore her.
Lizzo for life!!! She’s amazing.
Didn’t see Lil Naz but loved Lizzo’s performance. She is fabulous.
Lil Nas X is mediocre, but Lizzo is incredible. She’s the real f*cking deal. So good to see Queen Latifah rocking out!
I am OBSESSED with Lizzo. The hair, the bod, the vocals, the FLUTE, the energy. I am here for everything she does. Gonna see her in october and I’m pumped!
The flute!!!!!! I am so obsessed with that!!
That little flute bit in Tempo – I love it.
Have you seen her Tiny (Ass) Desk Concert??!! the FLUTE! This VMA performance gives me all the feels and all the LIFE. I cried.
Lizzo was my favorite. Loved her whole performance.
I’m 52 years old…and seeing them Brown Babies on that stage…with their afros flowing…JUST LIKE MINES…some of them with their bodies overflowing…JUST LIKE MINES….
I. Am. Crying!!!!
Love and hugs to you!!!!!!
It is such a wonderful thing. There’s so many things going on in the world that hurt my heart, but seeing under represented groups, not only get a seat at the table, but also getting the LOVE and RESPECT that they completely deserve is soothing to my soul. It brings me such joy to see genuine talent be celebrated.
I cried too! I’ve never seen a body that looks like mine on a stage. And when she took of her first layer, I gasped and covered my mouth. Like, I was really worried…all my shame, and she has no shame. It is giving me life. She must be doing this for so many…
And I will NEVA be able to say…
How MAGNIFICENT it is to see a young Black man…OUT AND FREE…AND GAY AS HE WANTS TO BE!!!!
I have friends who didn’t make it because they weren’t able to be free like that…
Again….TEARS!!!!!!
Wow. Now I really wanna watch the re-run of these VMAs, which is something that hasn’t happened in quite a while!!
that panini song is bad and that performance did it no favors
is lil nas x the most incredible one hit wonder since…vanilla ice? lol just kidding he’s better than Vanilla Ice but…will there be anything beyond his brilliant Old Town Rd?
LIZZO IS AMAZING!!!! THAT PERFORMANCE WAS EVERYTHING!!!
I’ll agree that Panini is pretty bad. However, my twelve year old and friends love it. Maybe that’s the land he’s supposed to occupy? Old Town Road has a great reach, but I don’t think that’s where he naturally sits- talent wise.
I agree Panini is not a great follow up song to Old Town Road…but what would be? His performance last night was not great either. I still have hope for him though.
Lately when I feel really down, I just listen to Lizzo. She makes it all better.
No strong feelings about Lil Nas, but really cool that he’s out.
Lizzo makes my mood lift immediately! ❤️ her!!!!
Damn. I only knew of Lizzo in name until now, but I’m officially a convert.
I second that!
My current life can’t relate to anything in most of Lizzos music but that doesn’t stop me from freaking out and screaming every lyric to her songs! LOL She had the best energy!!!!
WHY MEN GREAT TIL THEY GOTTA BE GREAT
AND THAT’S THE SOUND… OF ME NOT CALLING YOU BACK.
I’ve been a Lizzo fan since Batches and Cookies and I’m so frigging excited she’s so incredibly popular now. That lady needs to be everywhere all the time!
I love Lizzo. I really truly do. She is a force of goodness in this world.
Me too! Her album is my happy jam. Juice and Soulmate back to back bring me so much joy!!!!
As an Old Fart, I was only introduced to Lizzo when her performance of “Juice” at Glastonbury popped up in my YouTube recommendations a few months ago.
Now I must be her #1 fan. God, I love everything about her.
SO smart. SO funny. SO talented. SO confident. SO damn original and true to herself.
She kills it every time!
My present trend can’t relate to Lizzos music which doesn’t stop me from playing it.
Nice content.
Thank you.
I love it like ever.