At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Camila Cabello turned heads by ditching her blonde locks and debuting her new single, "Godspeed." The 27-year-old singer stunned the crowd with her brunette transformation, leaving fans divided over the unexpected change.
Camila Cabello's 2024 VMA performance on September 11, 2024, was nothing short of dramatic. The show opened with a video of the singer as a blonde, performing "June Gloom" from her album "C,XOXO." However, the clip was soon cut to reveal the video was playing on a laptop.
Cabello herself stepped out on stage in a flowing white dress, her freshly brunette hair and bangs catching the spotlight. Standing alone in a transparent booth, she began to sing her latest ballad, "Godspeed," captivating the audience with her emotional delivery.
Camila Cabello performs on stage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The performance grew more intense as a group of women, their faces covered with balaclavas, surrounded the booth, wielding bats and crowbars. Tension mounted as the "Senorita" singer smashed the laptop, stepped out of the booth, and joined her dancers to complete the song, leaving the crowd in awe.
Camila Cabello attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
While her performance left a lasting impression, it was Cabello's return to brunette hair that had fans buzzing. After several months of sporting blonde locks, the singer's darker hair caught everyone's attention. Fans flooded social media with their reactions, ranging from excitement to nostalgia.
Camila Cabello attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
"No hate but she looks so much more gorgeous and stunning in black hair," one fan commented while another exclaimed, "What a woman." Another praised her new look, writing, "She is STUNNING omg." However, not all fans were ready to let go of her blonde era.
Camila Cabello attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Camila Cabello attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
"Kinda miss the blonde hair," one user admitted, while another jokingly lamented, "The world lost another blonde." Despite the mixed reactions, it was clear that Cabello's hair transformation was one of the night’s most talked-about moments.