Kim Petras pays a cheeky tribute to THAT iconic Fergie cartwheel performance on the Today show
Kim Petras paid tribute to Fergie while performing on the Today Friday in New York City.
The 30-year-old singer modeled a long-sleeved top depicting the Black Eyed Peas singer doing cartwheels during her now-iconic performance on the same show in 2008.
The Unholy hitmaker – who looked stunning in a green bikini while vacationing in Miami last month – paired the crop top with a black microskirt and over-the-knee socks.
The blonde bombshell also wore an oversized leather jacket and stylish sunglasses that she later took off during her performance.
And although she didn’t do a cartwheel, she gave an infectiously energetic mini-concert and delivered flawless vocals.
Cheeky tribute: Kim Petras paid tribute to Fergie on Friday while appearing on the Today show in New York City. The 30-year-old singer modeled a long-sleeved top depicting the Black Eyed Peas singer doing cartwheels during her now-iconic performance on the same show in 2008
Sexy ensemble: The Unholy hitmaker – who looked stunning in a green bikini while vacationing in Miami last month – paired the crop top with a black microskirt and over-the-knee socks
On the morning show, the Grammy winner performed her hit Heart to Break and Thousand Pieces, Alone and King of Hearts from her recently released album Feed the Beast.
Though Fergie’s solo appearance on the Today show took place about 15 years ago, the moment lives on in countless memes with fans lovingly making fun of her aerial acrobatics while singing live.
The Dutchman noticed the reference himself and even applauded Petras on Twitter.
“Just need to relive performing on the TODAY Show via @kimpetras,” Fergie wrote in a gushing tweet. ‘I’m so honored. You killed those high notes baby!!! Keep shining.’
Even though the show was scheduled for early morning, Petras — who later revealed she only slept two hours the night before — looked (and sounded) phenomenal.
During her performance, she flipped her platinum blonde locks into a perfectly smooth and straight hairstyle.
She accessorized with shimmering earrings and a bright and long manicure in red and white.
Petras stuns in glamorous makeup with a brown smokey eye, full lashes, rosy cheeks and a glossy caramel lip.
On Friday night, Kim exuded a playful spirit as she stepped out for a night on the town.
The musician wore a semi-transparent Like A Virgin t-shirt, a black skirt and pointy knee-high boots.
Kim straightened her long blonde locks and accessorized with multiple necklaces and bracelets.
Applauded: The Dutchess noticed the reference herself and even applauded Petras on Twitter
Iconic: Although Fergie’s solo appearance on the Today show took place about 15 years ago, the moment lives on in countless memes with fans lovingly making fun of her aerial acrobatics while singing live
Energetic performance: And while she didn’t do any cartwheels, she gave an infectiously energetic mini-concert and delivered impeccable vocals
Chic accessories: The blonde bombshell also sported an oversized leather jacket and stylish sunglasses that she later took off during her performance.
Gorgeous: During her performance, she flipped her platinum blonde locks into a perfectly smooth and straight hairstyle. Petras stunned in glamorous makeup with a brown smokey eye, full lashes, rosy cheeks and a glossy caramel lip
Dazzling: She accessorized with glittery earrings and a bright and long manicure in red and white
To promote her new album: During the morning show, the Grammy winner performed her hit song Heart to Break, as well as Thousand Pieces, Alone and King of Hearts from her recently released album, Feed the Beast
Started Indy: The Los Angeles-based, German-born singer started recording music as a teenager. She started releasing music under her own independent label BunHead Records from 2016 to 2020
Rising star: After years of releasing her own music, she signed with Amigo and Republic Records in 2021
Breaking barriers: The singer recently became the first openly transgender woman to win a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category for her and Sam Smith’s performance in Unholy
Getting Recognition: According to Billboardshe has received a lot of community attention, in part due to her transgender identity
Trans singer Petras – who was assigned male at birth – promoted her new album on The Today Show and posed for a photo of the rainbow walk during Pride month
Night Outfit: On Friday night, Kim exuded a playful spirit as she stepped out for a night on the town. The musician wore a semi-transparent Like A Virgin t-shirt, a black skirt and pointy knee-high boots
On the town: Kim styled her long blonde locks straight and accessorized with multiple necklaces and bracelets
In late 2022, she announced that Problématique – which was intended to be her third studio album – was being scrapped, but she was back in the studio making more music.
Last month, she revealed the official title of her new album, Feed the Beast, and announced the release date
On June 23, her latest project – featuring some of her recent hit singles – was released.