Nicki Minaj had an amazing performance of her new single “Anaconda” last night at the VMAs, even after a snake bit a dancer during rehearsal.

But a wardrobe change before performing “Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Ariana Grande quickly went horribly awry.

Nicki came out for her solo holding the top of her little black dress together and still managed to slay. Jessie J and Ariana weren’t phased by the malfunction and continued the performance as usual while Minaj tried to make her hands as expressive as possible while still holding herself together.

She told reporters backstage that “we ran out of time getting the dress zipped up.”

“God is good. As long as a nipple didn’t come out to play, I’m fine,”  she said on Instagram today (August 25) “I held on to that dress for DEAR LIFE!!! There was no bra and no panties to save me. Took real commitment.” she said in another post.

I thought Nicki’s performance was awesome, and I’m glad she managed to hold it together and carry herself like a pro. You go, Nicki!

What do you think of Nicki’s performance?