17 of the most controversial outfits musicians have worn

Frank OlitoNov 18, 2021, 22:24 IST

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Rihanna have worn controversial dresses.Getty Images

Some of the biggest musicians have sparked heated debates with their fashion choices.
Jennifer Lopez and Lil' Kim caused quite the stir with their revealing outfits.

Cher's Bob Mackie showgirl look was one of the most talked-about outfits at the 1986 Oscars.

Cher at the 1986 Oscars.Julian Wasser/Contributor/Getty Images

Lil' Kim's daring and revealing look at the 1999 Video Music Awards changed red carpet fashion forever.

Lil' Kim at the 1999 Video Music Awards.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

Celine Dion got a lot of attention — and landed on a lot of "worst-dressed" lists — for her backwards tuxedo at the 1999 Oscars.

Celine Dion at the 1999 Oscars.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez's iconic dress at the 2000 Grammys was so widely talked about that it sparked the creation of Google Images.

Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammys.Scott Gries/Getty Images

Not everyone loved Macy Gray's dress at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

Macy Gray at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

People are still talking about Björk's swan dress from the 2001 Oscars.

Björk at the 2001 Oscars.Michael Caulfield/AP Photo

Lady Gaga's meat dress at the 2010 MTV VMAs is perhaps one of the most controversial looks in fashion history.

Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV VMAs.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

At the 2012 Grammy Awards, Nicki Minaj's outfit caused controversy with religious groups.

Nicki Minaj at the 2012 Grammy Awards.Dan MacMedan/Getty Images

Lady Gaga ran into more trouble when she wore a burka at a fashion show in 2012.

Lady Gaga at a Philip Treacy show in 2012.Mike Marsland/Getty Images

Rihanna's uber revealing gown at the 2014 CFDA Awards was met with some controversy.

Rihanna at the 2014 CFDA Awards.Alo Ceballos/Getty Images

Katy Perry's gown at the 2015 Met Gala was so controversial it started a lawsuit.

Katy Perry at the 2015 Met Gala.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

While hosting the 2015 MTV VMAs, Miley Cyrus wore a number of revealing looks that caused a stir.

Miley Cyrus at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.C Flanigan/Getty Images

Madonna has worn many controversial looks throughout her career, and she hit back after critics called out her 2016 Met Gala outfit.

Madonna at the 2016 Met Gala.Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Rihanna also got into trouble with religious groups when she wore this studded outfit at the 2018 Met Gala.

Rihanna at the 2018 Met Gala.Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

After Kanye West wore a "Make America Great Again" hat, including during a visit to the White House, he was criticized by other musicians.

Kanye West at the White House in 2018.Saul Loeb/Getty Images

Singer Joy Villa likes to stir the pot with her fashion, and her gown at the 2019 Grammys did just that.

Joy Villa at the 2019 Grammys.Jordan Strauss/AP

The following year, Villa showed up to the Grammys in another controversial gown.

Joy Villa at the 2020 Grammys.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

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