Ricky Martin Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction Ahead of VMAs 2025

Ricky Martin’s sewing skills came in handy as the singer prepared for his history-making night at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.

The “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer, 53, took to Instagram ahead of Sunday’s award ceremony to share some behind-the-scenes photos of his last-minute wardrobe malfunction repair after suffering some kind of rip in his trousers.

“Lots of laughter, friends and even a little wardrobe malfunction (I can sew if need be by the way),” Martin captioned the pictures, which showed him stitching up the pants while they were on his body.

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“Lots of Make Up and grooming and friends around!” he continued. “it’s gonna be a very special day. Thank you [Daniela Vesco] for documenting it all this morning. Don’t forget to watch [the VMAs] tonight.”

Later Sunday evening, the Private Emotion” musician was named the first-ever Latin Icon at the VMAs during the ceremony held at New York’s UBS Arena.

“Thank you so much for your love, I don’t even know where to start,” Martin said after being presented the award by Jessica Simpson. “This is very simple. This is for you all… I am addicted to your applause. That’s why I keep coming back. It’s you, not only here in America, but all of the world.”

Martin continued on, “Thank you so much because it’s been 40 years. I started when I was a baby, and we’re still here. We just want to unite countries, we just want to break boundaries. We just want to keep music alive.”

The “She Bangs” artist also dedicated his award to his four children — 17-year-old twins Matteo and Valentino, 6-year-old daughter Lucia, and 5-year-old son Renn. “Everything I do, I do it with you in my mind and in my heart,” he said in a direct towards his kids, going on to thank his team before concluding, “And that’s it! I love you.”

Martin then launched into a medley of his hits, including “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “Pégate,” “Shake Your Bon-Bon,” “Vente Pa’ Ca,” “María” and “La Copa de la Vida.”