What a nostalgic moment it was when Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion appeared on stage together! The dynamic duo presented the award for best new artist, which was ultimately won by Olivia Rodrigo. But before that, they caught everyone’s attention with their gorgeous matching Versace outfits. The pair rocked fitted black dresses that featured iconic gold Versace designs over sleek leather leggings, reminiscent of the dress Dua wore on the red carpet. It was a truly epic throwback that left audiences in awe.
Megan, who is 27 years old, accused Dua, aged 26, of stealing her look. However, Dua stated that she was under the impression that she had exclusive rights to the outfit. She mentioned having a conversation with Donatella, the fashion designer, to sort out the misunderstanding. Donatella herself came on stage to make a few adjustments to their outfits so that they weren’t identical. She proudly exclaimed that the two women were her girls, and Megan expressed her gratitude. In the end, both women felt like winners with their unique outfits.
If you didn’t catch it, the recent moment was a clear tribute to a pre-viral era incident at the MTV VMAs in 1998. During the award show presentation, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston performed a similar act, which has since become popular. The two singers were likely poking fun at how they were often compared and seen as “rival pop divas” during that time. They arrived wearing matching, form-fitting brown gowns. Mariah took charge and expertly resolved the problem by dramatically tearing off the bottom half of her dress to make it shorter, with Whitney quickly following suit.
Last year, Megan was celebrated for winning four awards at the Grammys, which included best new artist, best rap song, best record, and best rap performance. Although she was also nominated this year for Best Rap Performance, Baby Keem won. On the other hand, Dua also had a significant win last year, receiving the best pop vocal award for Future Nostalgia. The two talented ladies recently collaborated on their first song together, titled “Sweetest Pie,” and it’s clear they have great chemistry. Their adorable moment at the awards show only solidifies the hope that it won’t be their last collaboration.