Peso Pluma appears at the MTV VMAs 2023 after being threatened in Mexico

Peso Pluma appears at the VMAs 2023.

It was a star-studded night.

Shakira and Karol G performed.

Tuesday, September 12, was a star-studded evening at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards took place.

Among the artists who took the stage to dazzle the audience were three names that have been on everyone’s lips lately: Shakira, Karol G and Peso Pluma.

The international media has been buzzing with excitement at the news that Shakira and Karol G will be joining forces for an epic performance of their hit ‘TQG’.

The song, released in February of this year, has not only topped the charts, it also marked an important chapter in Shakira’s personal life.

The VMAs 2023

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Fans are eagerly waiting to see how these two Latin stars bring their chemistry to the VMAs stage.

This year’s VMAs was one of the most anticipated in the history of the show, which year after year awards the best in music.

In addition to Shakira and Karol G’s much-anticipated performance, other artists, including Demi Lovato, made their mark.

Mexican singer Peso Pluma was also present, appearing after he was threatened with a narcomanta in Mexico.

Anitta wins in the category of Best Latin Music Video

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The Brazilian singer Anitta won the award for Best Latin Music Video on Tuesday at the Video Music Awards for ‘Funk Rave’.

This was her second win in this category, after triumphing last year with ‘Envolver’. She beat popular songs by Bad Bunny, Shakira, Rosalía, Eslabón Armado and Peso Pluma, and Grupo Frontera.

«Brazil, here we are again, for the second time. Thanks to my fans, without you I would be nothing, I owe you everything I have,» exclaimed the excited singer.

«And thanks to me: I want to thank myself because I work very hard, my God. You are listening to Brazilian funk and you are going to listen to it more around the world,» she added, according to EFE.

Peso Pluma sings ‘Lady Gaga’ at the MTV Video Music Awards

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As many expected Peso Pluma took the stage at the MTV VMAs.

The Guadalajara native became the first Mexican to perform at the VMAs by singing his hit ‘Lady Gaga’.

Mexican music resounded on the VMAs stage with his dynamic performance.

Peso Pluma wore an extravagant black outfit accompanied by his trademark dark glasses.

Peso Pluma appears after being threatened in Mexico

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Peso Pluma, a talented Mexican singer, has also been creating quite a stir on the music scene.

His fresh music and unique style have made him a name to reckon with in the industry.

He receive multiple VMA nominations, making him one of the favorites of the night.

However, not only Latin and Mexican artists had their moment at this year’s VMAs. International sensation Taylor Swift was also nominated in several categories.

Peso Pluma at the VMAs: His red carpet look

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The artist, whose real name is Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, appeared relaxed, wearing an iridescent suit and light-colored ankle boots.

He wore his iconic mullet cut and dark glasses, posing with his tongue out. He accessorized with a watch on his left writs, a chain around his neck and a bracelet on his right wrist.

Peso Pluma also hosted the official afterparty.

During his time on the pink carpet at the MTV VMAs 2023, the singer from Jalisco did not talk to the press and some photographers even asked him his name.

Some criticized the singer

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Some social media users expressed their disappointment at seeing Peso Pluma on the VMAs pink carpet.

«Give some respect to the name of Peso Pluma,» one person tweeted after seeing the singer’s look.

«Looking stinky.» «I just wanted to see Olivia Rodrigo and this ruined the desire I had to watch MTV,» others commented.

«He always has to stick out his white tongue.» «Who is this? gagged.» «Has he washed his tongue yet,» others tweeted.

Shakira dazzles at the VMAs

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The VMAs pink carpet was a parade of fashion and style, with the biggest artists and music stars showing off their hottest looks.

Fans eagerly waited to see who the night’s boldest trends, according to Vogue.

Shakira stood out wearing a figure-hugging gold dress, with a plunging back.

Her luxurious curls were her only accessory. It was an ensemble befitting her last release, ‘Copa Vacía’.