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15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs

This year has been a phenomenal one for Black women in every way possible and the 2016 Video Music Awards were living proof! From Beyonce’s show-stopping performance, to Video Vanguard recipient Rihanna owning the night, to extraordinary Olympic champion Simone Biles making her VMA debut, our favorite ladies shined bright from the red carpet to the stage. Here are 15 times Black Girl Magic reigned supreme at this year’s VMAs.
By Rachaell Davis ·
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The Mothers of the Movement
Syrbina Fulton, Lezley McSpadden, Gwen Carr and Wanda Johnson walked the red carpet alongside Beyonce to represent the Mothers Of The Movement organization.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
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Beyonce and Blue Ivy VMA
Beyonce and Blue Ivy were braided and bossed up princesses on the red carpet.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
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Chloe and Halle VMA
Chloe and Halle’s beautiful face jewelry made a bold statement.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
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Nicki Minaj VMA
Nicki Minaj slayed everyone’s lives on the red carpet in this blue gown. And she knew it.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
Kevin Mazur
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Rihanna VMA
Rihanna opened the show with a medley of her hits including “Please Don’t Stop The Music,” “Where Have You Been,” and “We Found Love while wearing pink Hood By Air gear.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
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Alicia Keys VMA
Alicia Keys delivers a powerful poem to honor the 53rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
John Shearer
07
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor’s amazing body leaves everyone speechless as she stars in the premiere of Kanye Wests’ “Fade” video.
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Naomi Campbell introduces Rihanna’s second medley of the night.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
Kevin Kane
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Rihanna VMA
Rihanna turns the stage into a dance hall party while performing a medley of her hits including “Rude Boy,” “What’s My Name,” and “Work.”
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
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Serena Williams
A stunning Serena Williams introduces Beyonce’s highly-anticipated performance.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
Karwai Tang
11
Beyonce VMA 4
Beyonce brings her visual album “Lemonade” to life on stage with a jam-packed performance of several songs from the critically-acclaimed project.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
Kevin Mazur
12
Tracee Ellis-Ross VMA
Tracee Ellis-Ross takes to the stage to introduce Rihanna’s third performance by taking a comical trip down memory lane.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
Kevin Mazur
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Rihanna VMA 3
Rihanna’s performance another medley of more of her hits including “Needed Me,” “Pour It Up” and “B*tch Better Have My Money.”
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
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Simone Biles
Simone Biles joins team USA to present Beyonce with the award for Best Female Video.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs
Michael Loccisano
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Rihanna and Drake
Rihanna accepts the 2016 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award from Drake and thanks her country, her family and her friends.
15 Times Black Women Dominated At The 2016 VMAs