Her appearance highlighted her fashion-forward style.
Rhea Rajagopalan, professionally known as Rhea Raj, made a striking appearance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in a baby pink ensemble featuring a playful tasselled skirt.
She complemented the outfit with a silver diamond necklace, pin-straight hair styled with a middle parting, and intricate henna designs adorning her hands, echoing cultural tradition.
Her younger sister, Lara Raj, also showcased henna on her hands as she celebrated her win with global girl group KATSEYE for VMA Push Performance of the Year.
On stage, an emotional Lara told fans: “Oh my God. This is so crazy. Thank you so much. This is all very new to us.”
She continued: “This is our first time ever doing this, so this is crazy. We’ve been through a lot together, so having this moment feel so rewarding.”
Lara added, “It feels like everything’s paid off, and fuels us to keep going, so thank you,” leaving fans moved by her heartfelt speech.
KATSEYE’s award-winning track, ‘Touch,’ was released in June 2025 as part of their sophomore project Beautiful Chaos, following their 2024 debut EP SIS.
Rhea Raj, meanwhile, has been making waves in the music industry, winning the 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame award and being named Spotify x Gold House Artist of the Year in 2023.
Since her debut album Hunter in 2024, Rhea has continued to assert her place in the music scene, showcasing flair for reinvention and bold, boundary-pushing collaborations.
Rhea is quickly becoming known for her style and fashion choices alongside her music, cementing her reputation as a red carpet and trend-setting icon.
In other news, Rhea had fans buzzing with her latest music video, a remix of ‘Haute Couture’ featuring San Diego-born producer Slush Puppy, known for his energetic, club-ready production style.
The original ‘Haute Couture’ collaboration featured Aliyah’s Interlude, celebrated for her viral hit ‘It Girl’ and the AliyahCore aesthetic, blending distinct musical styles with Rhea’s classically trained vocals.
The new remix ignited the internet, with fans praising the track as “everything,” “literally club-coded,” and questioning whether ‘Haute Couture’ has ever been hotter.
In the accompanying music video, Rhea stunned in a bright pink floral bikini, sporting wet-look hair with a precise middle parting, blending high-fashion visuals with playful pop charisma.
Her appearance at the 2025 VMAs highlighted her fashion-forward style, merging music accolades with red carpet glamour, reinforcing her position as both a style and music icon.
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