In August 2013 , American recording artist Miley Cyrus , generated controversy following a sexually provocative performance during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards , in which Cyrus twerked during a medley of her track " We Ca n't Stop " , " Blurred Lines " and " Give It 2 U " by Robin Thicke . Cyrus also received heat for " stealing " African American culture also known as culture vulture or culture appropriation
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
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