Doja Cat isn’t any stranger to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, having carried out for the primary time in 2020, then once more in 2021, when she showcased her acrobatic expertise. She even hosted the awards present in 2021.
This time round, the singer-rapper returns to the VMAs as a nominee, former winner and performer. Launched by fellow rapper Ice Spice, Doja launched right into a efficiency of her latest singles “Consideration,” “Paint the City Pink” and “Demons,” all of which can seemingly be featured on her extremely anticipated fourth studio album, Scarlet.
Wearing enterprise apparel full with an updo, glasses and red-heeled boots, Doja Cat opened her set with “Consideration,” alongside her backup dancers, who gave the impression to be coated in pink physique paint, meant to appear to be blood.
Doja eliminated her blazer and glasses earlier than heading into “Paint the City Pink” towards the backdrop of a Manhattan-style cityscape. Lastly, the performer let her hair unfastened to complete off with “Demons.” Wind onstage picked up as papers blew round Doja and her dancers.
The “Say So/Like That” singer’s upcoming album Scarlet is about to drop Sept 22. Over the course of her profession, she has taken dwelling 4 Moon Particular person awards and is nominated for 5 awards at this yr’s present: for video of the yr, artist of the yr, music of the summer time, greatest artwork route and greatest collaboration.
Watch Doja Cat’s efficiency beneath.