Billboard Women in Music: Lady Gaga Opens Up About Being Raped as Teen in Kay Goss and Platform Heels

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Lady Gaga gave an emotional speech as she was crowned “Woman of the Year” at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music Awards, opening up about how she was raped as a teenager, and how the experience changed her.

Lady Gaga gave an emotional speech as she was crowned "Woman of the Year" at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music Awards

Lady Gaga paired her eccentric ensemble with white platform heels that had multiple straps and a gold cap toe

Lady Gaga arrived with her fiancé on her arm, wearing a revealing two-piece ensemble by New Zealand’s lingerie line, Kay Goss. She paired her eccentric ensemble with white platform heels that had multiple straps and a gold cap toe.

Lady Gaga wearing white platform heels that had multiple straps and a gold cap toe

Lady Gaga arrived with her fiancé on her arm, wearing a revealing two-piece ensemble by New Zealand's lingerie line, Kay GossLady Gaga arriving at the Billboard Women in Music 2015 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York on December 11, 2015

Lady Gaga talked about being open with her fans about her rape, because she believes sharing her story can help change the world a little at a time.

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