MTV VMAs 2024: Here's your full winners list and all the record-breaking moments

The MTV Video Music Awards are still going strong in 2024. So it’s no surprise everyone from pop icon Taylor Swift, Eminem and SZA made their presence known at the annual celebration with massive wins, record-breaking moments and more.

MTV VMAs 2024 had all types of record-breaking moments

A massive salute goes out to VegasInsider.com for coming through on all of these big alerts and details. Clearly? Taylor Swift dominated the annual showcase as she tends to do every year.

OVERALL AWARDS WON

• After winning 7 VMAs in 2024 out of 12 nominations, Taylor Swift broke Beyoncé’s record for the most VMAs ever won - prior to this year, Beyoncé had held the record with 25 competitive VMAs won as a solo artist and 29 overall wins including her work with Destiny’s Child and with Jay-Z (credited as The Carters) - meanwhile, Taylor Swift has now won 30 competitive VMAs as a solo artist (*as a side note, Beyoncé also won the non-competitive lifetime achievement Michael Jackson Vanguard award in 2014, so her total which includes that award and her work with Destiny’s Child and The Carters is also 30 VMAs won, however, Taylor Swift has the edge when it comes to competitive VMAs won as well as VMAs won as a solo artist) 

• Taylor Swift won in the following categories in 2024: Video of the year, Artist of the year, Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Editing & Song of the summer

• Eminem broke his tie with Peter Gabriel and he became the solo male artist with the most VMAs ever won after winning 2 VMAs in 2024 (Best Hip Hop & Best Visual Effects) - Gabriel won 13 times while Eminem’s new total is 15 wins

• Eminem also extended his record as the most awarded rapper at the VMAs after winning 2 more trophies in 2024 (he has won 15 VMAs in total)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

• Taylor Swift extended her record for the most Video of the year VMAs won - she has now won 5 times (for “Bad Blood”, “You Need to Calm Down”, “All Too Well: The Short Film”, “Anti-Hero” and now “Fortnight”) - the win in 2024 for “Fortnight” was Swift’s 5th Video of the year trophy, and it also made her the first artist to ever win the award 5 times (*as a side note, no artist other than Swift has ever won Video of the year more than 2 times) 

• After becoming the first artist to win Video of the year for two years in a row last year, Taylor Swift extended this record and became the first artist to win Video of the year for three consecutive years after winning for “Fortnight” 

• Taylor Swift extended her record as the artist with the most Video of the year trophies won for videos that artists directed or co-directed themselves - Swift co-directed “You Need to Calm Down”, and she directed (on her own) “All Too Well: The Short Film”, “Anti-Hero” and “Fortnight” - a win for “Fortnight” made it her 4th Video of the year won for a video which Taylor Swift directed or co-directed (no other artist has won more than one time for a video they co-directed) 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

• Taylor Swift became the first artist to ever win Artist of the year VMA twice

• Taylor Swift also became the first artist to ever win Artist of the year at the VMAs in two consecutive years

BEST NEW ARTIST 

• Chappell Roan extended the ongoing streak of solo female artist winning the Best New Artist VMA award - female artists have won the award at the VMAs for the past 7 years in a row

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR 

• Taylor Swift tied Beyoncé who had held the record for the most Collaboration of the year VMAs won with 3 trophies - Taylor Swift won in this category 2 times (“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”, “Bad Blood”) and she added another win in 2024 for “Fortnight” with Post Malone

BEST POP 

• Taylor Swift tied Britney Spears’ record for the most VMAs won in the Best Pop category after winning her third trophy this year (she first won Best Pop in 2015, then in 2023 and now also in 2024)

BEST HIP-HOP

• Eminem (“Houdini”) tied Drake as the most awarded male artist in the Best Hip-Hop category after winning his 3rd trophy for “Houdini” (he previously won for “We Made You” and “Not Afraid”)

BEST R&B VIDEO 

• SZA tied the record for the most awards won in the Best R&B Video category (2 wins) after she won for “Snooze” (she first won in the category last year for "Shirt")

BEST K-POP

• Lisa became the first solo artist to win twice in the Best K-Pop category after winning her second trophy for “Rockstar” (she first won the award in 2022 for “Lalisa”)

BEST LATIN 

• Anitta tied J Balvin’s record for the most wins (and most consecutive wins) in the Best Latin category - she won her third trophy in a row for “Mil Veces”; Anitta also broke her tie with Rosalía for the most wins in the Best Latin category by a female artist and she is now the sole holder of the record with 3 wins (she previously won for “Envolver” in 2022 and “Funk Rave” in 2023)

VIDEO FOR GOOD

• Billie Eilish tied John Legend and Big Sean for the most wins in the Video for Good category after winning her second trophy for “What Was I Made For” and she also became the first female artist to ever win twice in the category - she previously won in 2021 for “Your Power” 

BEST DIRECTION 

• Taylor Swift broke her tie with David Fincher & Spike Jonze and she became the sole holder of the record for the most wins in the Best Direction category - the win in 2024 for “Fortnight” was Swift’s record-breaking 4th victory (she previously won for directing “The Man”, “All Too Well: The Short Film” and “Anti-Hero”)

• The win in the Best Direction category also extended Taylor Swift’s record as the most awarded female director (4 wins) and the most awarded performer in the Best Direction category (4 wins)

• The win in the Best Direction category made Taylor Swift the first director to ever win in the category for three consecutive years 

ALL THE RECORDS THAT WERE BROKEN BY TAYLOR SWIFT

• After winning 7 VMAs in 2024 out of 12 nominations, Taylor Swift broke Beyoncé’s record for the most VMAs ever won - prior to this year, Beyoncé had held the record with 25 competitive VMAs won as a solo artist and 29 overall wins including her work with Destiny’s Child and with Jay-Z (credited as The Carters) - meanwhile, Taylor Swift has now won 30 competitive VMAs as a solo artist (*as a side note, Beyoncé also won the non-competitive lifetime achievement Michael Jackson Vanguard award in 2014, so her total which includes that award and her work with Destiny’s Child and The Carters is also 30 VMAs won, however, Taylor Swift has the edge when it comes to competitive VMAs won as well as VMAs won as a solo artist) 

• Taylor Swift extended her record for the most Video of the year VMAs won - she has now won 5 times (for “Bad Blood”, “You Need to Calm Down”, “All Too Well: The Short Film”, “Anti-Hero” and now “Fortnight”) - the win in 2024 for “Fortnight” was Swift’s 5th Video of the year trophy, and it also made her the first artist to ever win the award 5 times (*as a side note, no artist other than Swift has ever won Video of the year more than 2 times) 

• After becoming the first artist to win Video of the year for two years in a row last year, Taylor Swift extended this record and became the first artist to win Video of the year for three consecutive years after winning for “Fortnight” 

• Taylor Swift extended her record as the artist with the most Video of the year trophies won for videos that artists directed or co-directed themselves - Swift co-directed “You Need to Calm Down”, and she directed (on her own) “All Too Well: The Short Film”, “Anti-Hero” and “Fortnight” - a win for “Fortnight” made it her 4th Video of the year won for a video which Taylor Swift directed or co-directed (no other artist has won more than one time for a video they co-directed) 

• Taylor Swift became the first artist to ever win Artist of the year VMA twice

• Taylor Swift also became the first artist to ever win Artist of the year at the VMAs in two consecutive years

• Taylor Swift tied Beyoncé who had held the record for the most Collaboration of the year VMAs won with 3 trophies - Taylor Swift won in this category 2 times (“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”, “Bad Blood”) and she added another win in 2024 for “Fortnight” with Post Malone

• Taylor Swift tied Britney Spears’ record for the most VMAs won in the Best Pop category after winning her third trophy this year (she first won Best Pop in 2015, then in 2023 and now also in 2024)

• Taylor Swift broke her tie with David Fincher & Spike Jonze and she became the sole holder of the record for the most wins in the Best Direction category - the win in 2024 for “Fortnight” was Swift’s record-breaking 4th victory (she previously won for directing “The Man”, “All Too Well: The Short Film” and “Anti-Hero”)

• The win in the Best Direction category also extended Taylor Swift’s record as the most awarded female director (4 wins) and the most awarded performer in the Best Direction category (4 wins)

• The win in the Best Direction category made Taylor Swift the first director to ever win in the category for three consecutive years 

Joyner Lucas: It's a celebration with a huge MTV Video Music Awards nomination in the books

It’s no secret - Joyner Lucas continues to glow up on an annual basis. So it’s really no shocker big respect is getting placed on his name courtesy of the MTV Video Music Awards nominating his and fellow music star Jelly Roll’s ‘Best For Me’ at the upcoming ceremony.

Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll have the MTV VMAs nod for ‘Best For Me’’

Just a few weeks after the duo dropped their hard-hitting single and music video, Joyner and Jelly have an official MTV VMAs nod with their names on it.

Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Joyner Lucas has been nominated for the prestigious Video For Good category at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awardsfor his heartfelt track "Best For Me" featuring Jelly Roll. The awards show is set to air live from Long Island's UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, on Tuesday, September 10 at 8PM ET on MTV's network of stations.

"Best For Me" is a standout track from Joyner Lucas' latest album, Not Now I'm Busy, released in March 2024. The song, praised for its profound and touching message about addiction and its impact on loved ones, showcases the dynamic collaboration between Joyner Lucas and Jelly Roll. The official video has garnered over 15M views to date and features a partnership with Shatterproof, a drug addiction awareness non-profit organization. The video’s impact is further reflected in its chart success, reaching #2 on Youtube’s Trending Now and #3 on Youtube’s Trending for Music, #2 on iTunes Hip-Hop Video chart, while peaking at #22 on US Rhythm Radio. 

Following the album's release, Joyner embarked on the highly successful Not Now I'm Busy tour, captivating audiences nationwide with his electrifying performances and lyrical prowess. The tour concluded with the grand finale at Joyner Fest in his home state of Massachusetts. This significant event not only celebrated his musical achievements but also marked a historic moment as the city of Boston declared a "Joyner Lucas Day" in his honor—the first time a hip-hop artist has received this impressive accolade.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Joyner made a notable appearance in the summer blockbuster film Bad Boys: Ride or Die, released in June. His role in the movie further solidified his versatility and presence in the entertainment industry.

Joyner’s relentless work ethic and artistic integrity continue to resonate with fans and critics alike. HipHopDX described his latest album as "vibrant" and "explosive," with Joyner fearlessly tackling a variety of beats and themes, showcasing his lyrical skill and confidence​

As Joyner awaits the outcome of his MTV VMA nomination, he remains committed to using his platform to address important social issues and inspire positive change through his music. The “Video for Good” category is a fan-voted award and fans can vote multiple times a day. Vote HERE

MTV Video Music Awards: Here's every big moment and performance from last night's epic showcase

Did you miss the MTV Video Music Awards? Need to relive some of those epic moments? Whatever your reason for needing a bunch of those fire moments from last night’s ceremony, your supply has arrived.

Here’s every fire moment and performance from the MTV Video Music Awards ‘23

From jam-packed performances, unexpected on-stage collaborations to epic moments like Diddy receiving the Global Icon Award, it was a must-see for the epic event. Scroll through it all and embrace the moments.

Diddy: Puff Daddy's getting the MTV 'Global Icon Award' at the VMAs

Need more reasons to tune into next week’s MTV Video Music Awards? Just look at what music icon Diddy is up to when he both gets ample respect placed on his name with a Global Icon Award and live performance.

Diddy’s getting ample love at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Along with the massive recognition, Puff Daddy is slated to take the stage when it performs at the annual showcase.

• Sean “Diddy” Combs, the legendary hip hop mogul and pioneer, is set to receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform at the 2023 “VMAs,” airing LIVE from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT. 

• Diddy will receive the Global Icon Award for his unparalleled career and continued influence that has achieved unrivaled global success in music and beyond.  

• Combs, whose worldwide impact has lasted for more than three decades including two #1 albums on the Billboard 200 and five #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 (CW TO FIX), will also make a highly-anticipated return to the iconic MTV stage. This marks his first performance at the “VMAs” since 2005. 

• In addition to receiving the Global Icon Award, Diddy is also nominated for 4 other awards this year for his work on “Creepin” (Remix) and “Gotta Move On.” His nominations include 2 for "Best Collaboration," as well as "Best Rap" and "Best R&B."

• The Global Icon Award, originally from MTV's Europe Music Awards (EMAs), celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career and continued influence have achieved a unique level of global success in music and beyond. Diddy also hosted MTV Europe Music Award 2002 at the Palazzo Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain.

• Memorable “VMAs” moments:

• Diddy has a storied history with the “VMAs,” with memorable moments dating back to his debut performance of "Mo Money Mo Problems" in 1997. 

• He returned to the stage in 2002 to perform a medley of "Bad Boy For Life," “Pass the Courvoisier (Part 2)” and "I Need A Girl (Parts 1 & 2)." 

• In 2005, Diddy hosted the “VMAs” from Miami, leading an orchestra into a performance featuring Snoop Dogg on stage and video performance from the late Notorious B.I.G. 

• In his first year as a nominee, Diddy won a Moon Person for “Best R&B Video” (1997) and later won the “Viewer's Choice” award (1998). 

• About Diddy:

• Diddy recently announced his highly anticipated R&B masterpiece "The Love Album: Off the Grid" dropping on Diddy Day, September 15th, 2023. Under his LOVE RECORDS imprint, the new album signifies Diddy's triumphant return since his critically acclaimed solo album "Last Train to Paris" in 2010.  It's not just a return to music, but an evolution and renaissance of his love for the art of storytelling. 

• The latest album showcases Diddy’s evolution as both an artist and producer, poised to redefine the boundaries of R&B. This new body of work pushes the genre into new territories while highlighting Diddy's unparalleled talent for curating exceptional musical experiences. With an extraordinary array of collaborators, united by Diddy, the album is set to captivate audiences worldwide.

• As a cultural icon, innovator, and mogul, Diddy's influence on the music industry is unrivaled. With an historic catalog of hit records and a track record of shaping the sounds of superstars, he returns to his R&B roots as an Executive Producer and Curator ofThe Love Album: Off the Grid." 

MTV: The first line-up of Video Music Awards global performers announced

Still love what the awards shows are all about? Look no further than what’s on deck for MTV’s annual Video Music Awards showcase notably with the first wave of global performers officially announced including Demi Lovato, Karol G and Stray Kids.

The MTV VMAs are on deck with some high-power global performers

Whether you’re down to turn up with Karol G and Demi Lovato or need things to hit differently the way Måneskin always comes through, it’s all set for when the VMAs go down Tuesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET/PT.

Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and Stray Kids are the first round of global music stars slated to perform at the 2023 “VMAs” LIVE from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT.

• Demi Lovato

• The 14x nominee and multi-hyphenated icon returns for her first “VMAs” performance in 6 years, days before the release of her highly anticipated new album REVAMPED which features rock versions of her hit songs. Demi’s many unforgettable “VMAs” moments include her 2015 stage debut with “Cool for the Summer” and 2017 performance of “Sorry Not Sorry.” The award-winning musician, who took home “Best Video with a Message” in 2012, is up for 2x categories: “Best Pop” and “Video for Good.”

• Karol G 

• Colombian global recording artist, KAROL G will bring ‘Bichota Season’ to life on the “VMAs” stage for her first-ever appearance on MTV’s iconic stage. The history-making songstress, who holds the title as the first woman to ever debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with a Spanish-language album, will break from her first-ever stadium tour to compete for her first “VMAs” win after earning 3x nominations this year including “Artist of the Year.”

• Måneskin

• After Måneskin’s electric double “VMAs” and US award show debut last year – and history-making win for “Best Alternative” – the globally dominating rockers set their much-anticipated return to the storied MTV stage for the world premiere performance of their forthcoming new single “HONEY (ARE YOU COMING?),” releasing September 1st. As their latest album RUSH! is about to surpass the 1 billion streams mark, the 4x nominated group are also up for “Best Rock,” again setting records as the first Italian act to be nominated for two consecutive years in a main show category.

• Stray Kids

• Global K-Pop mavens Stray Kids will mark their first-ever “VMAs” performance with the US broadcast premiere of “S-CLASS,” off their latest record-breaking #1 album 5-STAR. The group also competes to take home their first MTV Moon Person for “Best K-Pop,” the same category which earned them their first “VMAs” nomination in 2022.

Previously announced “VMAs” news includes:

• NOMINATIONS: Taylor Swift (8) leads, closely followed by SZA (6), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith (5 each), and BLACKPINK, Diddy and Shakira (4 each). 

• VOTING: Fans can vote for their favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including the highly-coveted “Video of the Year,” presented by Burger King®, by visiting vote.mtv.com through Friday, September 1st; voting for “Best New Artist” will remain active into the show on Tuesday, September 12th. Nominations for social categories including “Group of the Year” and “Song of Summer” presented by M&M’S®, will be announced at a later date.

• SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2023 “VMAs” include BACARDÍ® Rum, Burger King®, Clearblue®, DESCOVY®, Doritos®, HEINZ, M&M’S, Swiffer, and Toyota Motor North America.

• CREDITS: Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers. Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.

2022 VMAs: Everything you need to know about the Video Music Awards show

New Jersey stand up! Forget going out to Miami or Los Angeles, it all goes down in the Garden State once again for the MTV Video Music Awards show - specifically the iconic Prudential Center in Newark. While the event doesn’t go down until Sunday, August 28 at 8 PM ET, there’s a ton of details most folks still need to get caught up on.

From the performers to nominees, it’s all going down in the lead-up to a jam-packed night. While we keep updating you on the tidbits, here’s everything you need to know for next week’s star-studded showcase.

• BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo and Måneskin are the next round of global superstar performers added to the must-see lineup at the 2022 “VMAs,” LIVE from Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28th at 8PM ET/PT.

  • BLACKPINK

    • The K-Pop sensations will make their U.S. award show debut with a can’t-miss, first U.S. performance of “Pink Venom,” live on the “VMAs” stage. In 2020, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-Pop girl group to take home a Moon Person (“Song of the Summer”) and look to take home a second in the all-new “Best Metaverse Performance” category. Group member LISA is also the first solo female K-Pop star and Korean soloist to ever be nominated.

  • Jack Harlow

    • After last year’s unforgettable “VMAs” debut collab of mega-hit “INDUSTRY BABY” with Lil Nas X, global superstar Jack Harlow returns to the MTV stage for his first solo performance. Tied for most nominations this year (7), including two of the night’s biggest awards, “Video of the Year” and “Artist of the Year,” Harlow looks to take home his first Moon Person.

    • The 10x nominee was first nominated in 2020 for “PUSH New Artist” and “Song of the Summer,” and again for “Song of the Summer” in 2021.

  • Lizzo

    • Following a show-stopping debut with a massive mashup of “Good As Hell” and “Truth Hurts” in 2019, the multi-hyphenate star is slated for another epic MTV moment with a performance of “2 Be Loved” from her critically acclaimed new album Special. The 11x nominee is also up for four awards this year, including “Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year.”

  • Måneskin

    • Following a standout performance and “Best Rock” win at the 2021 MTV “EMAs,” Måneskin continues to spearhead a global rock resurgence and will now give their “VMAs” debut performance of #1 alternative hit single “SUPERMODEL.” The critically-acclaimed group are also up for two awards – “Best New Artist” & “Best Alternative” – making history as the first Italian act to be nominated in a main category.

Previously announced “VMAs” news includes:

• PERFORMERS: These four new adds join an already star-packed lineup of Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco. Kane Brown will headline the Toyota Stage. Additional performers and show details to be announced soon (more info).

• VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD: Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted honor and perform live for the first time since 2018 (more info).

• NOMINATIONS: Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X (7), along with Doja Cat and Harry Styles (6) lead; Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.

• VOTING: Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.com through this Friday, August 19th, thanks to Burger King®. Voting for “Best New Artist,” presented by EXTRA® Gum, remains active into show. Noms for social categories “Group of the Year” and “Song of Summer” to be announced later this week.

• THE VMAs EXPERIENCE ON ROBLOX: As a companion to the first-ever “Best Metaverse Performance” category, fans can now launch into a custom Moon Person immersive experience, complete with a virtual red carpet, music and dance themed activities, exclusive in-game experience rewards, and vote for their favorite “Best Metaverse” performance (more info).

• SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2022 “VMAs” include Burger King®, Clearblue®, DESCOVY®, EXTRA® Gum, Instacart, Kraft Singles, Swiffer and Toyota Motor North America.

• CREDITS: Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers; Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.

Nicki Minaj's getting her respect at the 2022 MTV VMAs

New York rap superstar Nicki Minaj is staying extra busy these days working on new music, juggling her marriage goals with those parenting duties plus appearing at Drake’s OVO Fest for a much-needed Young Money reunion. But is there any bigger salute to what she’s provided the rap game for over 10 years than receiving the Video Music Awards’ Vanguard Award at the MTV ceremony this month?

Nicki Minaj’s well-earned Vanguard Award is coming

Barbz around the world, you may start the countdown. The hip-hop icon will receive the official Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and also take the stage for the first time since 2018 for a live performance Sunday, August 28 from the Prudential Center. Her accolades speak for themselves.

• The 17x nominated and 5x “VMAs” winner, who took home her first Moon Person for Best Hip Hop Video in 2011, is nominated this year for “Best Hip Hop.”

• “Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically ‘Nicki’.”

• Minaj’s next single, “Super Freaky Girl” will be released on August 12.

• Previous Vanguard Award recipients include Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott. David Bowie, The Beatles and director Richard Lester shared the honor at the first-ever VMAs (1984).

• Nicki Minaj’s many memorable moments from previous “VMAs” include:

• Minaj made her “VMAs” main stage debut in 2012, rapping a surprise verse on Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” and returned with a trifecta of performances in 2014, first taking fans to the Amazonian jungle with “Anaconda,” then teaming up with Ariana Grande and Jessie J for a show-stopping performance of “Bang Bang,” and finally, “She Came To Give It To U” with Usher.

• In 2015, Nicki again performed a trio of songs, first “Trini Dem Girls,” before bringing Taylor Swift on stage for “The Night Is Still Young” and “Bad Blood.” She reunited with Ariana Grande in 2016 for “Side To Side,” and in 2017, joined host Katy Perry for a performance of “Swish Swish.”

• Nicki’s most recent “VMAs” appearance included an unforgettable rap medley from her album Queen, featuring songs “Majesty,” “Ganga Burn,” “FEFE” and “Barbie Dreams” at the 2018 show.

• Beyond her can’t-miss performances, Nicki always dazzles the “VMAs” red carpet with trendsetting fashion and hairstyles, creating immediate viral frenzies across social media and media worldwide.

Nicki is known for doing big things - specifically - at the VMAs. She’s conquered everything from multiple awards to donning eye-opening fits at the annual summer event.

• Following her first win in 2011, she continued domination in the “Best Hip Hop” category, picking up wins for “Anaconda” (2015) and “Chun-Li” (2018).

• Minaj also took home “Best Female Video” in 2012 for “Starships.”

• Most recently, she picked up a Moon Person in 2019 for “Best Power Anthem” (“Hot Girl Summer”).

“I’m receiving the Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 #VMAs! You DO NOT !!!! I REPEAT!!!! You do NOTTTTTT want to miss my performance – Sunday August 28 at 8p on @MTV 😫🙏🏽🎀💕🫢🔥🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄”

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