MTV Censors Måneskin's 2022 VMAs Performance After Wardrobe Malfunction

Mar. 15, 2025

Måneskinmay be known for their daring fashion, but a nip slip at the2022 VMAswasn’t exactly planned.

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The Eurovision-winning band coordinated their black and silver looks for their night out, with David wearing a sheer black cape over his black pants. His red carpet look, combined with his minimal stage look, sparked conversation among fans over the double standard with De Angelis' wardrobe malfunction.

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Plenty of fans took toTwitterto express their irritation at Måneskin’s performance being so heavily censored, calling to “free the nipple.” One personwrote, “it angers me men can show it but women can’t.” Otherssent their loveto De Angelis and the band for their performance being tainted.

The glam-rock band’s wardrobe snafu isn’t the first time they’ve been at the center of controversy. Right after the band won Eurovision in 2021, the music group went viral when a clip of them drinking at their table showed David bend his head over the table. Many people online speculated thathe was snorting a line of cocaine, however, the European Broadcasting Union has clarified that “no drug use took place in the Green Room.”

“We consider the matter closed. We are alarmed that inaccurate speculation leading to fake news has overshadowed the spirit and the outcome of the event and unfairly affected the band,” the EBU said in a statement to the media. “We wish to congratulate Måneskin once again and wish them huge success.”

Since their Eurovision win, Måneskin has taken over the world with their performances, evencounting Angelina Jolie as a fan. They’ve appeared on a number of U.S. television shows and have already taken home music awards — including a Moonperson at this year’s VMAs.

source: people.com