Nicki Minaj arrived fully clothed to the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for MTV
The singer had a costume change to open the show with her hit single "Anaconda": Michael Buckner/Getty Images
But during a performance of "Bang Bang" with Jessie J and Ariana Grande, something went terribly wrong... Michael Buckner/Getty Images
Her dress completely split! But Minaj recovered quickly. Michael Buckner/Getty Images
And laughed it off. Michael Buckner/Getty Images
Because the show must go on! BuzzFeed/MTV
Minaj covered up later when she took the stage to perform with Usher:
Michael Buckner/Getty Images