Anitta Electrifies at 2024 VMAs With Premiere of ‘Paradise’ Alongside Fat Joe & DJ Khaled
Anitta brought a sizzling blend of glamour and rhythm to the 2024 MTV VMAs Wednesday (Sept. 11), transforming the stage into a party. The Brazilian superstar dazzled in a white and metallic bodysuit paired with baggy pants, opening her performance with the premiere of “Paradise.”
The energy surged as Fat Joe, dressed in flannel and leather baggy pants, delivered dynamic flows that matched the intensity of the staging. DJ Khaled, dressed in black, masterfully hyped the crowd throughout the set.
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The performance shifted gears as Tiago PZK joined Anitta. Dressed in a sparkly dark outfit, he seamlessly laid down verses for “Alegría,” a track that originally features Emilia. Anitta showcased her linguistic prowess by effortlessly switching among English, Spanish and Portuguese. The stage came alive with four dancers perched atop large blocks, enhancing the visual spectacle.
The rhythm further intensified with “Savage Funk,” which unleashed the raw, powerful sounds of baile funk, filling the arena with the pulsating beats of the favelas. Anitta, in sync with a growing ensemble of dancers, displayed her signature perreo moves, descending rhythmically to the ground in a flurry of motion. The stage erupted into a massive celebration of Brazilian culture, with every beat and step.
Just moments before her performance, Fat Joe captured the spirit of the new song “Paradise.” “Nobody knows how to celebrate like Latinos,” Fat Joe told Billboard Espa?ol earlier in the day. “It’s about time we teamed up with Anitta and DJ Khaled on ‘Paradise’ to create a Latino national anthem.”
Anitta ended up winning hours later the best Latin award for her hit “Mil veces.” Somewhat surprised, she received her VMA from Mexican star Thalia, who was there to present the category, in which also competed, among others: Karol G, Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, and Shakira.
“What an amazing year for Latin culture,” said Anitta after thanking her fans for their support. “I need to acknowledge that Karol G had an amazing, amazing year. What an amazing tour, the whole world was watching. I also want to say congrats to all the nominees too.
“Thank you to my country, they’re always supporting me,” she continued. “If there’s one reason why I’m always here I always come back, it’s because I know Brazil always got my back. So for me to be here every year, being the only representative of my country is really special to me. Thank you to all of you guys.”
This is the third consecutive time Anitta has won this category at the VMAs.
Watch the full performance below:
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