Madonna
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1984: Madonna performed wearing her famous “Boy Toy” belt while singing “Like a Virgin.”
1984: Madonna performed wearing her famous “Boy Toy” belt while singing “Like a Virgin.”
1995: Michael Jackson performed a medley of his hits with guitarist Slash from Guns N’ Roses. Jackson wore his iconic white socks and loafers.
1997: Lil Kim opted for lucite platforms and a beaded ensemble for her performance of “Not Tonight.”
1999: The Backstreet Boys ushered in the boy band era wearing trench coats and combat boots to perform “I Want It That Way.”
2001: Lil Kim, Pink, Maya and Christina Aguilera donned over the knee boots and custom costumes inspired by dancers at the Moulin Rouge for their performance of “Lady Marmalade.”
In 2001 for Britney Spears’s infamous “Slave 4 U” performance featuring a live Burmese Python, she dressed in an emerald bikini and custom knee-high boots.
2002: Eminem hit the stage for an emotional performance of “Cleaning Out My Closet.” He wore Air Jordan IX 9 Low Chrome.
2004: Usher in black sneakers hit the stage to sing hits from his album “Confessions.”
2007: Rihanna hit the stage to join Chris Brown in a performance of “Umbrella.” The singer paired her Michael Jackson inspired look with heeled oxfords.
2007: Rihanna’s shoes.
2009: Lady Gaga made her VMA debut to perform her hit “Paparrazi” wearing custom embellished boots.
2009: Lady Gaga’s shoes.
2011: Beyoncé hit the MTV stage to perform “Love on Top” in a pair of t-strap, peep-toe heels. After her performance her revealed she was pregnant with her daughter Blue Ivy.
2011: Beyoncé’s shoes.
2015: Taylor Swift hit the stage with Nicki Minaj in custom Stuart Weitzman booties.