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On Friday, celebs swarmed The 2024 Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards celebrating the likes of Jonathan Majors who tearfully accepted the the Perseverance Award.
A press release reports that the evening included riveting performances from powerhouse songstress Keke Wyatt and Grammy Award-Winning gospel artist Karen Clark Sheard.
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Comedienne and Emmy award-winning actor Tiffany Haddish also returned to host the show for a third year and was said to “delight the room with her signature comedic stylings.”
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Seen on the scene was Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee who presented the Inspiration Award to longtime friend and Grammy award-winning rapper Cardi B.
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Before receiving the honor, the Bronx rapper, known for her bold and ever-evolving fashion sense, didn’t disappoint her fans with her all-black ensemble that had the streets talking.
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Cardi made a grand entrance in an oversized black suit jacket paired with sheer gloves and a sheer floor-length slip.
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The chic ensemble was complemented by diamond jewelry, gloves, and striking red nails. Her makeup featured warm red lipstick and a sexy smokey eye.
“I’m a little nervous!” admitted Cardi while accepting her award. “I just want to say, thank you so much Jason for this award. I’m really my biggest critic and I always say this; nobody has it tougher in the industry and in every genre than a female rapper.”
“Female rappers have it worse than some pop stars. We have to be perfect all the time, and I struggle with being my own worst critic,” she added.
Cardi B takes the stage to accept an Inspiration Award to a standing ovation after tribute from Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee. She says female rappers have it harder than any other genre (especially “the pop girls, honey”), are expected to dominate the @billboard charts,… pic.twitter.com/p1XVPmdK9Y
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) June 22, 2024
While many fans admired Cardi’s fashion choice, others couldn’t help but speculate about the possible reason behind her oversized with some suggesting that the Grammy-winning artist might be expecting another child with her husband, Offset, and chose the oversized jacket to conceal it.
Cardi B tonight. 😍🖤 pic.twitter.com/g5P0fRbobQ
— Dabaddiecardib (@dabaddieog_) June 22, 2024
Whether she’s expecting or not, Cardi’s look turned heads.
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