Against the Manhattan skyline, aliciakeys and SwaeLee's VMAs performance was truly a sight to behold
Lee stepped out first amid a sea of cobalt blue-clad dancers, and Keys followed suit in a glistening, form-fitting sequined gown.They moved and grooved to the soulful track until it was finished. Keys then sashayed over to a chandelier-lit piano for a solo rendition of"Empire State of Mind," her hit collab with Jay-Z from 2009.
She performed the iconic song to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating September 11 attacks on New York's World Trade Center. Of course, Keys is no stranger to the VMAs stage. The 40-year-old songstress's debut single,"Fallin'," scored the artist her first Moonperson in 2001 for Best New Artist in a Video. She's gone on to win three more VMAs from a total of 12 nominations and perform at multiple shows over the years.
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