Madonna has declared it is the “age of the ass” as she explained why she flashed he posterior on the Grammy’s red carpet.

The Queen of Pop lifted her skirt as she walked away from photographers during arrivals on Sunday night – revealing her buttocks clothed in just fishnet tights and a black thong.

Madonna, 56, told US presenter Ryan Seacrest on his radio show the next morning she had been inspired to create her own wardrobe malfunction.

Madonnna bares her behind at the Grammys (David Crane/Zuma Press)
Madonnna bares her behind at the Grammys (David Crane/Zuma Press)

Madonna said: “I had an inspired wardrobe malfunction moment.

“As I was walking away, I wasn’t mooning – I just lifted my dress up. Mooning is like naked butt.

“Everyone’s seen my naked butt already. Not for a while, not since the ’90s.”

Madonna on the red carpet (BREUEL-BILD/ABB/DPA)
Madonna on the red carpet (Breuel-Bild/ABB/DPA)

“It’s the age of ass, isn’t it? It was me having fun and being cheeky, no pun intended.”

So, who was her inspiration? Our guess is owner of the world’s most famous and internet-breaking bottom Kim Kardashian.