01of 08Carpet QueenCardi B.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyAmerican Music Awards 2021 hostCardi Bhit the red carpetin L.A. on Sunday night in a curve-hugging Schiaparelli gown and dramatic gold mask.“A lot of looks tonight, a lot of looks,” she teased of her ensembles to come. “I’m running on two hours' sleep, and I arrived here today at 10 a.m. for rehearsal. We just finished at 2 o’clock, [I] got dressed, and I’m here and I’m going back again for my big entrance, and [to] host the show!”

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Carpet Queen

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American Music Awards 2021 hostCardi Bhit the red carpetin L.A. on Sunday night in a curve-hugging Schiaparelli gown and dramatic gold mask.

“A lot of looks tonight, a lot of looks,” she teased of her ensembles to come. “I’m running on two hours' sleep, and I arrived here today at 10 a.m. for rehearsal. We just finished at 2 o’clock, [I] got dressed, and I’m here and I’m going back again for my big entrance, and [to] host the show!”

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New Heights

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03of 08Sparkle MotionABC via GettyCardi rolling onto the stage atop Louis Vuitton luggage while wearing a black velvet coat dress with sparkling shoulder detail and boots was avibe.

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Sparkle Motion

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Cardi rolling onto the stage atop Louis Vuitton luggage while wearing a black velvet coat dress with sparkling shoulder detail and boots was avibe.

04of 08Bringing the SunshineKevin Winter/GettyThe artist accepted the award for favorite hip-hop song for “Up” in a bright, sheer Jean Paul Gaultier gown.

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Bringing the Sunshine

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The artist accepted the award for favorite hip-hop song for “Up” in a bright, sheer Jean Paul Gaultier gown.

05of 08Purple Reignkevin Winter/GettyFeathers and crystal embellishment brought the drama on the host’s purple velvet Jean-Louis Sabaji gown.

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Purple Reign

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Feathers and crystal embellishment brought the drama on the host’s purple velvet Jean-Louis Sabaji gown.

06of 08Another OneKevin Winter/GettyAs if one major headpiece wasn’t enough, Cardi sported a second — paired with a black-and-white structured bustier and sheer, fingerless gloves — later in the show.

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Another One

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As if one major headpiece wasn’t enough, Cardi sported a second — paired with a black-and-white structured bustier and sheer, fingerless gloves — later in the show.

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Shoulder On

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08of 08Fancy FreeMatt Winkelmeyer/GettyFor her final look of the night, the singer popped in white, topping an asymmetrical pleated skirt with a jeweled hood.

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Fancy Free

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For her final look of the night, the singer popped in white, topping an asymmetrical pleated skirt with a jeweled hood.

source: people.com