Camila Cabello impressed the audience at the MTV VMAs with a powerful performance of “Godspeed” that showcased her dramatic and empowered presence on stage. The singer engaged with the audience by singing into a camera and even took a bold move by smashing a laptop during her act. Her performance was filled with energy and was further elevated by the presence of her talented dancers surrounding her.
Following her performance, users on X (formerly known as Twitter) wasted no time in sharing clips of Cabello’s captivating act. The fact that her ex-boyfriend, Shawn Mendes, was in the audience added an extra layer of intrigue to the performance. Interestingly, Mendes’ other ex, Sabrina Carpenter, also performed at the VMAs, yet there was no sign of any drama erupting between the three artists.
Both Cabello and Carpenter have publicly referenced their alleged past love triangle with Mendes in their respective music. Carpenter subtly alluded to it in her song “Taste,” while fans believe Cabello addressed it directly in her recent track “can friends kiss?” Despite the history shared between the three artists, it seems they have all moved on as Carpenter is now dating Barry Keoghan, and Cabello and Mendes are both currently single.
Apart from her stellar performance, Cabello also celebrated two VMA nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best Trending Video for “I LUV IT” featuring Playboi Carti. Her album “C, XOXO,” released earlier this year, has been a significant project for her. Cabello expressed in an interview with Vogue that the album has been a culmination of her life and work up until this point, stating that she felt the journey was leading her towards creating this particular piece of art. She reminisced about her musical journey, going back to her early days of using GarageBand and how each step led her closer to where she is now.
Camila Cabello’s MTV VMA performance was a testament to her growth as an artist and her ability to captivate audiences with her talent and presence. Despite the past controversies and rumors surrounding her personal life, Cabello remains focused on her music and continues to push boundaries with her artistry.