Mary J. Blige made a glamorous arrival to the 2023 MTV VMA’s on Tuesday in Newark, New Jersey, opting for shining style statement in a cutout dress.

Looking to designer Albina Dyla, Blige’s ensemble featured a sequin embellished top with padded shoulders and a high-low feathered skirt. Working with stylist Jeremy Haynes, known on Instagram as NoIGJeremy, the songstress accessorized her look with Alexander McQueen shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Blige attended the star-studded award’s show to present her friend P. Diddy with the Global Icon Award. Throughout the years, the singer has collaborated with Diddy on a number of projects including the hit singles “Someone to Love Me (Naked)” and “Making It Hard.”

Diddy also was also involved in the production of her debut studio album “What’s the 411?” in 1992 and “My Life,” released in 1994. The pair also collaborated on the single “I Like” from P. Diddy’s upcoming album “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” which release date is set for Friday. While presenting the award to P. Diddy, Blige was joined by some of the famed producer’s children, including his daughter’s Chance, Jessie, D’Lila and his son Christian.

Mary J. Blige is fresh off of New York Fashion Week, where she showcased her eddy style in a number of looks. On Monday, she attended the show in a distressed copper look, which consisted of a form-fit corset, asymmetrical miniskirt and zipper-adorned crop jacket.

To the Area fall 2023 ready-to-wear show, also on Monday, wore a houndstooth-patterned romper with an overskirt. The Area Fashion item featured crystal hand-embroidery, which according to the brand was inspired by the beauty of moth holes.

Since 1984, MTV’s Video Music Awards have celebrated the biggest artists of the year. The 40th VMAs, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, are hosted by Nicki Minaj and feature a brand new category: Show of the Summer. Shakira will receive the coveted Video Vanguard Award, while P Diddy is being honored with the Global Icon Award.