Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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The "Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion" event has taken over New York City.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 festivities to be placed on hold, but nothing was going to stop the Met Gala from moving forward this year. Celebrities are pulling back-to-back events today (September 13) after many of them attended the MTV Video Music Awards yesterday. Music fans are still reeling from the show that showed Normani giving a lap dance of sorts to Teyana Taylor, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow bringing their music video to the stage, Doja Cat flying high during her performance, and Chlöe making her debut as a solo artist with her blazing new single "Have Mercy." 

Now, those famous faces are strutting their best looks for the "Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion" at Metropolitan Museum of Art and to say that the looks have turned heads is an understatement.

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Each year, people turn themselves into walking pieces of art, and based on the year's theme depends on what type of look fans can expect to see. Lil Nas X went with several gold-centered designs and tennis champion Naomi Osaka had boyfriend Cordae by her side, while Yara Shahidi paid homage to icon Josephine Baker. Chance The Rapper posed alongside his wife, and there were notable appearances by Virgil Abloh, Keke Palmer, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, Grimes, and many others. 

Co-chairs this year include Amanda Gorman, Billie Eilish, Timothée Chalamet, and Naomi Osaka, Check out a few highlights from the event below.

Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Met Gala Photo Round-Up: Saweetie, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Cordae, Kid Cudi, & More

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.