“This is my black beast”: JoJo Siwa opens up about her Kiss-inspired outfit for iHeartRadio Music Awards

JoJo Siwa turned heads on April 1 at the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet at the Los Angeles Dolby Theater with her eye-catching outfit, seemingly inspired by the iconic rock band KISS.

The artist, who is now 20 years old, has smoothly shifted from her early fame to a thriving career as an adult. She has a popular podcast and an impressive 45.5 million followers on TikTok. Siwa’s highly anticipated album, Karma, is set for release on April 5. It will be her first album aimed at a more mature audience, departing from her previous music geared towards teenagers and children.

During the iHeartRadio Music Awards event, Siwa chatted with Extra’s Megan Ryte and discussed her challenges in transitioning from a child star to an adult.

Additionally, she discussed her red-carpet appearance and expressed her desire to be “as bold and eye-catching as she could be.”

“This is a costume from my music video for ‘Karma.’ This is my black beast. I love it,”she said.

JoJo Siwa Spills the Details on Her Edgy All-Black Look and Upcoming Album Karma

JoJo Siwa made a statement at the iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet event on Monday, April 1, by sporting a daring outfit. With her new album Karma on the horizon, she was determined to make a bold impression.

The musician donned a dazzling mesh outfit in black and gold, complete with a bedazzled unitard adorned with spiked frills on her arms. The ensemble was elevated by a bold mohawk hairstyle and black face paint, reminiscent of the iconic KISS band.

Despite facing harsh criticism during her transformation from a child sensation to an adult star, Siwa expressed her gratitude towards the supporters who stood by her throughout the journey in her interview with Extra’s Megan Ryte.

“I think people forget that my whole life has been criticized and judged and watched. It’s not easy. It’s very tough. I’ve had a lot of people say really cruel things to me, but I have a really good bubble of people,”she said.

JoJo Siwa stated that her red carpet look was inspired by her new album, Karma. Her goal was to make a bold statement at the event, and the same outfit was featured in her music video.

Ultimately, Siwa addressed her highly anticipated upcoming album. Describing the album as her “baby,”she expressed:

“Karma’s my baby and Karma’s my b****, that’s for sure… I’m really excited for it. It’s been in the works for two years now, and so for it to finally be here is massive.”

JoJo Siwa Embraces Her Mature Sound in ‘Karma’ and Addresses Criticism

Despite her previous success as a child-friendly artist, the Dance Moms alum’s new album Karma has been met with skepticism from fans as it marks her transition into a more mature style.

The singer has been making efforts to distance herself from being labeled as a ‘child artist’ for some time now. She has been confidently donning bold outfits at various events, openly discussing her love life in interviews, and even showcasing her latest tattoos on TikTok.

Apart from featuring more daring lyrics than her previous work, the sneak peek for Karma showcases JoJo Siwa donning outfits that are distinct from her past albums. One of the clips even shows her wearing a dress reminiscent of the iconic fashion choices of the Princess of Pop herself, Britney Spears.

Siwa’s rhinestone-covered body suit is strikingly reminiscent of the one worn by Britney Spears in her music video for Toxic.

During a one-on-one interview with E! News, the former Dance Moms star discussed the negative feedback she has been facing. She stated:

“People are afraid of things they don’t know. Things can be scary for people. New things can be very, very scary.”

Despite this, the star expressed gratitude for being able to pursue a career in art, stating that “creating art is an incredibly special thing.”JoJo Siwa also shared that several of her most beloved musicians, such as Lil Nas X and Meghan Trainor, have shown admiration for her recent creations.