28 Most Outrageous Billboard Music Awards Outfits Of All Time

Maanyata Thu|Apr 16, 2019

The Billboard Music Awards are coming up again on May 1, but in the meantime let’s look back at 28 most outrageous outfits from the past red carpets. 

Award shows have become a place for musicians to show off not only their talent but also their brilliant sense of fashion. Ahead of The Billboard Music Awards 2019, let’s look back at 28 most outrageous outfits from the past red carpets.

TLC, 1996

TLC wore matching outfits featuring lots of denim, neon colors, and combat boots.

Source: FRANK TRAPPER

The Spice Girls, 1997

The legendary girl band spiced up everyone's world with their ensembles at the award show, where they took home with two awards for Top New Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album.

Source: FRANK TRAPPER

Usher, 1998

Usher donned this incredible all-yellow outfit paired with a sparkly chain to the 1998 BBMAs

Source: RON GALLELA

Christina Aguilera, 1999

The "Genie in a Bottle" singer hit the red carpet in a midriff-baring “Las Vegas” shirt, a bright pink maxi skirt, and crimped hair.

Source: FRANK TRAPPER

Pink, 2000

Pink looked to stand out in this sheer dress with hundred-dollars bills printed on it and multicolor hair.

Source: RON GALLELA

Destiny’s Child, 2001

Beyoncé, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland stole the show in coordinating outfits. Bey opted for a strapless dress with pink heels, Michelle donned a denim skirt with green beret and Kelly sported a polka-dot ensemble with slouchy boots.

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Gwen Stefani, 2001

Before Gwen became a ‘Hollaback Girl’, she was a big fan of the bra-with-pants look and even donned it at the awards with a cropped jacket and a bold signature red lip.

Source: FRANK TRAPPER

Cher, 2002

Cher took the stage to accept her achievement award in this head-turning ensemble.

Source: FRANK TRAPPER

Céline Dion, 2003

The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer pulled out all the stops with this hip-revealing gown featuring rhinestone embellishments.

Source: J.MERRITT

Fergie, 2003

'Black Eyed Peas' former member Fergie turned heads in a slip dress and furry shawl and paired with an orange clutch and red heels.

Source: GREGG DEGUIRE

Diana Ross, 2004

The music icon lit up the stage in this stunning red ruffled dress.

Source: KMAZUR

Nick Cannon, 2005

Nick stepped out with an untucked shirt under a yellow sweater, printed shorts, tie and white base cap.

Source: TERM

Janet Jackson, 2006

Janet sported this chic-yet-elegant ensemble to 2006 BBMAs

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Britney Spears, 2010

The princess of Pop draws all the attention in this orange-and-pink outfit with a matching oversize fedora.

Source: RON GALLELA

Nicki Minaj, 2011

Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj showed up in a baby-blue jumpsuit featuring a lot of straps, sequins, and sheer panels.

Source: KMAZUR

Kesha, 2011

Kesha donned this sexy cutout dress with a tulle train to the award show.

Source: GREGG DEGUIRE

Beyoncé, 2011

Bey rocked in a metallic bodysuit and flesh-colored underwear for her show-stopping performance 'Run the World (Girls).”

Source: ETHAN MILLER

Madonna, 2013

The iconic Queen of Pop knows how to rock the lingerie-inspired attire. She donned a leotard, fishnets, and stilettos to the 2013 BBMAs.

Source: JEFFREY MAYER

Selena Gomez, 2013

Selena made a risky fashion choice by wearing a white dress with a sexy mesh insert and thigh-high slit.

Source: FRANK TRAPPER

Miley Cyrus, 2013

The ‘Wrecking Ball’ singer attended BBMAs looking drop-dead gorgeous in a jewel-crusted jumpsuit. She opted for a pixie cut and bold red lips to complete her stunning look.

Source: KMAZUR

Zendaya, 2015

The singer-actress showed off her abs in an animal print suit and cropped top with vibrant coral embellishment.

Source: JON KOPALOFF

Z LaLa, 2016

Z LaLa, who is best known for her song ‘Fly Away’, stole the spotlight in a black metal cage dress with matching headdress.

Source: DAVID BECKER

Ciara, 2016

The Grammy-winning singer showed off her trim physique in a seductive metallic dress with a big-side cutout.

Source: LESTER COHEN

Vanessa Hudgens, 2017

The former Disney star swapped her look plenty of time to host the show and one of her stunning outfits in that night included a silver crop top and matching pants paired with a sparkly headpiece.

Source: KMAZUR

Halsey, 2017

The ‘Closer’ singer attended the award show wearing a bra, a trench skirt, and over-the-knee strappy heels. Not everyone can pull off the look, but she did!

Source: GREGG DEGUIRE

Tyra Banks, 2018

America's Next Top Model host rocked in a tight black dress with statement sleeves.

Source: Getty Images

Lil Pump, 2018

The rapper arrived in style with a Gucci rhinestone jacket and ripped jeans.

Source: NBC

Ariana Grande, 2018

The ‘7 rings’ singer looked as flawless as ever in a black baby doll dress paired with thigh-high platform boots. She finished off the look with her signature ponytail and winged eyeliner.

Source: KEVIN WINTER