Cardi B Is Absolutely Stunning For Her First Post-Baby Red Carpet At The VMAs

Cardi B is back on the scene! The rapper has officially set foot on her first red carpet since giving birth to daughter Kulture Kiari on July 10, deeming the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards the place to do it.


For her big night out, Cardi chose a luxury dark magenta velvet dress with a slit that insinuates off her matching heels. The oversized off-the-shoulder collar looks all of the more dramatic thanks to the new mom's pixie 'do, and the jewel-toned look is complete with bold emerald green earrings and emerald and ruby rings.


Her post-baby debut isn't the only reason tonight is special for Cardi; she's also the most nominated artist of the night, having racked up a total of 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Best New Artist, and has the distinct honor of beginning the show — just one year immediately after performing "Bodak Yellow" on the VMA pre-show.


But the ideal part is, no matter how several Moon Person statuettes just be on her shelf, Cardi B looks happier than ever.