Nicki Minaj’s performance during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards was plagued with a series of unfortunate events, causing fans to have mixed reactions about her time in the spotlight.
Minaj was the second act to perform during the opening of the VMAs. The rapper came out in a strapless green romper showing off her best assets. Her dancers followed dressed in nothing but green body paint. The jungle magic from her “Anaconda” video was recreated onstage, but many onlookers seemed confused by her performance.
Cameras glanced over to singer Rita Ora, who sat expressionless as she watched Minaj. Jennifer Lopez mimicked the same facial expression as Ora. And fans were left a little put off by the amount of gyrating women on stage:
However, some fans were all about Minaj at the VMAs:
Minaj’s string of bad luck began when a snake bit a backup dancer during rehearsals. Next came the confused onlookers during her solo opening act. Lastly, Minaj had a major wardrobe malfunction that left her clutch her chest during her performance with Ariana Grande and Jessie J.
The rapper addressed her black dress mishap backstage, according to E! News. Minaj reportedly didn’t have time to finish getting dressed before she had to go back on stage. Minaj then took to her Instagram account to continue her explanation.
"God is good. As long as a nipple didn't come out to play, I'm fine," Minaj wrote in an Instagram post. "Love my team. CASPER, Rushka, Adam, Oscar, Joyce, Gee...Many more to name but they're all winners! No weak links.
“There's no greater feeling than having ppl who inspire u and who work passionately and relentlessly to get the job done…The myx is starting to make me feel real good right now. Thank [you] to Slim, Richelle, Katina and the entire REPUBLIC team."
You can watch Minaj's full performance for yourself on MTV.com.
