When Jennifer Lopez opened her AMAs performance by lying on the stage in a bedazzled costume, surrounded by mirrors, viewers knew that they were in for a spectacle. What they didn’t realize, however, was just how much of a spectacle the performance was about to become. After opening with her and Pitbull’s collaboration ‘Dance Again’, she launched into a medley, paying tribute to AMA nominees by dancing to 23 songs by nominated artists in a six-minute-long performance.
Music Man readers who watch the performance will not be able to deny that it was absolutely wild. With J. Lo performing in eccentric costumes, executing backflips, and kissing her backup dancers, it was a truly unexpected performance. J. Lo has become somewhat of a divisive figure online, an artist that some love and some love to hate, and this performance was no different, with one viewer commenting, “I can’t take this woman seriously,” while another decided, “She SMASHED it.”
One viewer summed things up, noting “definitely an unhinged performance but can’t deny it’s impressive,” and I have to agree with them. The performance was definitely an intriguing and somewhat strange performance, but J. Lo’s talent is absolutely undeniable. Watching her perform bends and backflips with total ease is impressive enough, but then I was reminded that J. Lo is now 55 years old. I can only hope to be in such good shape by then, and the dance talent can’t be written off entirely.
Her appearance at the AMAs marks ten years since her performance in 2015, where she also delivered a dance medley to songs by that year’s nominees. While the production values were far more toned down for this earlier performance, it is clear that her dance skills are just as on point now as they were a decade ago. In fact, it seems that J. Lo pulled out even more impressive moves for her recent performance, showing she has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.
While our Music Man fans have diverse music tastes and may be either a lover or a hater of Jennifer Lopez, I would challenge anyone to watch her AMA performances and deny her talent as a performer. Thirteen years on from the release of smash hit ‘Jenny From The Block’, and it’s clear that J. Lo has still got it. With an upcoming Las Vegas residency in place for 2026, there is sure to be more spectacle and jaw-dropping dance moves on their way for her loyal fanbase to enjoy.
Jennifer Lopez continues to captivate and divide audiences with her bold performances, and her AMAs show was no exception. Her ability to deliver unexpected, gravity-defying routines has left both critics and fans talking. Regardless of one’s stance on J. Lo, her talent is undeniably impressive. If you’re curious to see more of this dynamic artist in action, check out the links below for a deeper dive into her spectacular world.