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The Story Behind Madonna's Silver Horns At The VMAs

Her outfit at the MTV VIdeo Music Awards was a shout-out to North African garb. What do the items symbolize? And is she guilty of cultural appropriation?
Madonna's outfit at the Video Music Awards had elements from North Africa's Amazigh people.

Madonna is no stranger to controversy, and she stirred it again last night when she showed up to the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Monday night wearing jewelry and garb from North Africa's Amazigh people.

Her ensemble included a horned headdress, heavy silver necklaces and a colorful tunic, all of which can be found in shops in Morocco, where she celebrated her 60th birthday last week.

Fashion critics had a field day. They condemned her for cultural appropriation and mocked her stylistic choices.

"It's a little insulting how people

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