MTV VMAs: Who Is Tate McRae? Canadian Singer Leading Hollywood's Visible Underwear Fashion

MTV Video Music Awards 2025 (VMAs) aired live on CBS and MTV on September 7, 2025. As expected, the entire world is talking about it. The star-studded award show held at New York's UBS Arena featured a series of breathtaking performances, memorable speeches, and quirky outfits. Notable celebrities who won big at this year's VMAs include Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, Sombr, and more.

MTV VMAs 2025 Winners: Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year, Tate McRae took home Song of the Summer award, and more

Iconic Puerto Rican singer, Ricky Martin, was also bestowed with the inaugural 'Latin Icon Award'. Meanwhile, Song of the Year award went to Rose and Bruno Mars for 'Apt'. In the Best K-Pop category, Blackpink's Lisa took the trophy home for Born Again featuring Raye and Doja Cat. Megan Moroney's 'Am I Okay?' won the Best Country category, while the iconic Lady Gaga won the Artist of the Year award. The Song of the Summer and Best Editing awards were won by the Canadian sensation, Tate McRae, for 'Just Keep Watching' from Brad Pitt's F1. 

While the Best Alternative category award went to Sombr for his song, Back to Friends, Alex Warren grabbed the Best New Artist award. Apart from the winners, the absence of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce from the event also broke many hearts, as people were eagerly waiting to see their favourite couple. It was the first time since she skipped the MTV VMAs despite being nominated for the Artist of the Year award, which Lady Gaga eventually won.

MTV VMAs 2025: Who is Tate McRae? 'Just Keep Watching' singer's Medusa-themed performance on Revolving Door and Sports Car impresses the internet

Apart from all the celebrities who big at the MTV VMAs 2025, we are specifically going to talk about Tate McRae. Reason? Well, Tate McRae dominated all three major departments at the VMAs. She stole the spotlight with her big win on the night, gave an eye-boggling stage performance, and her outfit has already set the headlines on fire.

Starting with Tate McRae's performance on the night, it marked her debut on the main stage at the VMAs, and she absolutely nailed it. Tate McRae performed her songs, Revolving Door and Sports Car. It was a Medusa-inspired performance, and Tate used black sand to add dramatic flair to her medley.

MTV VMAs 2025: Who Is Tate McRae? 'Sports Car' Singer stuns in her bold naked dress look

On the night, Tate McRae earned four major nominations and won two VMA awards, marking a significant milestone for the singer, who is dubbed Canada's answer to Billie Eilish. Apart from multiple nominations, a memorable stage performance, and taking a trophy home, this year's VMAs were special for her, as she is trending all over the internet. For the uninitiated, Tate graced the red carpet in a wispy white gown with a sultry lingerie twist. The Canadian singer's outfit, designed by Ludovic de Saint-Sernin, featured an icy-white bra top with a sweetheart neckline, cutouts at the waist, and a transparent skirt.

Tate McRae's naked-style dress has become a talking point of the 2025 MTV VMAs, as netizens are sharing their views on the same. While some are mesmerised by her angelic look in her white see-through outfit, many people criticised Tate for promoting the naked fashion trend. Well, Tate isn't the only celebrity at this year's VMAs who adored the trend of naked outfits featuring visible panties. Stars like Nikki Glaser, Zara Larsson, Olandria Carthen, Mia Pham, and Sabrina Carpenter also aced the nude dress trend.  

Who is Tate McRae's current boyfriend? Is she still in a relationship with Gen Z rapper, The Kid LAROI?

Regarding Tate McRae's dating timeline, she has publicly dated three men in her life. The Canadian singer's first relationship was with Jonny Hader, a banking analyst and camera operator from Calgary, from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, Tate began dating Cole Sillinger, an ice hockey player for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Cole was Tate's brother's friend, and it was how they met and came together. Unfortunately, they ended their relationship in 2023, after which Tate crossed paths with Gen Z rapper, The Kid LAROI.

Their dating rumours began in January 2024, and although they never confirmed it, their presence at the 2024 MTV VMAs confirmed it all. They even appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in February 2025, but it is unclear whether they're still together. According to a report in Parade, Tate appears to be single at the moment. Reports of the couple's breakup began circulating in early June this year, when LAROI was spotted with another woman. Only time will tell whether they're still together or not, but as of now, Tate is celebrating her big win at the 2025 MTV VMAs.

What are your thoughts on Tate McRae's outfit at the 2025 MTV VMAs? Let us know.

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