Cardi, who will perform her new single alongside Megan, 28, was all smiles as she hit the red carpet at New Jersey‘s Prudential Center.

The I Like It hitmaker’s jet black hair was styled in a deep center part and ironed straight.

Arrival: Cardi B commanded attention as she hit the red carpet at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday evening

Her look: The 30-year-old Bronx-bred rapper donned a strapless Dilara Findikoglu metallic gown created with hundreds of silver hair clips

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Hair factor: The I Like It hitmaker’s jet black hair was styled in a deep center part and ironed straight

Cardi, born Belcalis Almánzar, appeared without a flaw as she showed off immaculately applied makeup.

The mother-of-two looked stunning in a face of matte cosmetics that included black eyeliner.

Long, fanned out lashes were placed at the outer corners of her brown eyes and she wore nude lipstick on her pout with brown liner.

Matching her dress was a set of lengthy, square-shaped nails coated in gunmetal silver polish.

There to support her as she takes the stage to perform Bongos for the first time was her husband, rapper Offset, with whom she shared a kiss on the red carpet.

It comes after it was announced on Saturday that the two rap stars would bring their song to life at this year’s awards show.

Other acts who will perform at this year’s production include Anitta, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Lil Wayne, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Nicki Minaj is hosting the show for the second consecutive year, and this is the first time the ceremony has been held on a Tuesday.

Spouse: There to support her was Cardi’s husband, rapper Offset, with whom she shared a kiss on the red carpet

Nominee: Cardi is nominated for one award in the category of Best Hip-Hop for her collaboration on Tomorrow 2 with GloRilla

Starpower: Cardi captivated with her fun personality

Drama! The lighthearted superstar brought the drama as she used her hands for poses

Airing live in more than 150 countries, the global production spotlights the best music videos of the past year with performances, tributes and fashion-forward appearances from music industry heavy hitters.

A new award category has been introduced this year titled ‘Show of the Summer,’ and fans get to decide who takes home the moon man prize.

Shakira will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, with hip-hop icon Diddy receiving the Global Icon Award.

This year, the entire list of Artist of the Year contenders is comprised of female artists for the first time ever, with Taylor Swift leading with the most nominations.