The stage and costume design of the two American rappers Missy Elliott and Lil Nas X was decidedly Sci-Fi inspired, at the MTV Video Music Awards, this Monday, in Newark. Let’s have a look on this (bright) side of tech!

By Ludmilla Intravaia

“I'ma snatch they wigs 'til I see that scalp”… If you lose your wig, for the sake of a choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards, it does not matter, you can always divert attention to your pretty Sci-Fi-ish costume, with flashing LEDs. That's what Missy Elliott's dancers did, while performing the song Throw It Back in a medley of the American rapper, rewarded Monday, in Newark, with a Video Vanguard Award. This prize is awarded to artists who have had a significant impact on the music videos culture. Check out Missy Elliott's performance here.

On August 22, the singer unveiled the video of her title Throw It Back, from her new album Iconology. "So many VMA's that I could live on the moon", she laughts, in a silver astronaut costume, surrounded by twerking dancers in blinking garments.

Check out Throw It Back music video below.

Lil Nas X was also present at VMA’s. The American rapper performed his song Panini in a futuristic show, full of LEDs accessories ans neon lights. Watch him here.