The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have been a key part of the music industry since they first launched in 1984. Over the years, the show has changed a lot, keeping up with trends and shifts in pop culture. In its early days, the VMAs were known for their iconic and sometimes controversial moments, like Madonna’s 1984 performance of ‘Like a Virgin’ and the famous kiss between Britney Spears and Madonna in 2003.
As time went on, the ceremony introduced new categories to reflect the diversity of music genres and the changing ways we consume media, including awards for YouTube and TikTok videos. The event has also expanded its global reach, allowing artists from all over the world to be recognized for their talent and creativity.
Taylor Swift Takes Over the VMAs
The 2024 VMAs had one clear star: Taylor Swift. She dominated the night, taking home seven awards, including the top prize for Best Video (since these awards focus on music videos). She won for her collaboration with Post Malone on Fornight.
Taylor also snagged awards for Best Artist, Best Pop Artist, Best Direction, and Best Song of the Summer. It looks like she’s going to need even more space for her ever-growing collection of music trophies. Will they all fit in her display case?
Other Highlights
The ceremony featured well-known hosts and special moments celebrating 40 years of VMAs history, making this edition a must-see for music fans. The event also spotlighted major Latin music stars like Anitta, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Tiago PZK, and more.
Full List From the 2024 MTV VMAs
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”
- Billie Eilish – “Lunch”
- Doja Cat – “Paint The Town Red”
- Eminem – “Houdini”
- SZA – “Snooze”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – WINNERS
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Ariana Grande
- Bad Bunny
- Eminem
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
- Taylor Swift – WINNER
SONG OF THE YEAR
- Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
- Jack Harlow – “Lovin On Me”
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – WINNER
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
- Teddy Swims – “Lose Control”
BEST NEW ARTIST
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan – WINNER
- Gracie Abrams
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- Tyla
MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- August 2023: Kaliii – “Area Codes”
- September 2023: GloRilla – “Lick or Sum”
- October 2023: Benson Boone – “In the Stars”
- November 2023: Coco Jones – “ICU”
- December 2023: Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
- January 2024: Jessie Murph – “Wild Ones”
- February 2024: Teddy Swims – “Lose Control”
- March 2024: Chappell Roan – “Red Wine Supernova”
- April 2024: Flyana Boss – “Yeaaa”
- May 2024: Laufey – “Goddess”
- June 2024: Le Sserafim – “Easy” – WINNER
- July 2024: The Warning – “Automatic Sun”
BEST COLLABORATION
- Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy”
- GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be”
- Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll – “Wild Ones”
- Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven”
- Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – WINNER
BEST POP
- Camila Cabello
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift – WINNER
BEST HIP-HOP
- Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy”
- Eminem – “Houdini” – WINNER
- GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!”
- Gunna – “Fukumean”
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti – “FE!N”
BEST R&B
- Alicia Keys – “Lifeline” – AK Records / Gamma
- Muni Long – “Made For Me” – Def Jam
- SZA – “Snooze” – WINNER
- Tyla – “Water”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
- Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
BEST ALTERNATIVE
- Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – WINNER
- Bleachers – “Tiny Moves”
- Hozier – “Too Sweet”
- Imagine Dragons – “Eyes Closed”
- Linkin Park – “Friendly Fire”
- Teddy Swims – “Lose Control (Live)”
BEST ROCK
- Bon Jovi – “Legendary”
- Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove”
- Green Day – “Dilemma”
- Kings of Leon – “Mustang”
- Lenny Kravitz – “Human” – WINNER
- U2 – “Atomic City”
BEST LATIN
- Anitta – “Mil Veces” – WINNER
- Bad Bunny – “Monaco”
- Karol G – “Mi Ex Tenia Razon”
- Myke Towers – “Lala”
- Peso Pluma & Anitta – “Bellakeo”
- Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky”
- Shakira & Cardi B – “Puntería”
BEST AFROBEATS
- Ayra Starr ft. Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”
- Burna Boy – “City Boys”
- Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational”
- Tems – “Love Me JeJe”
- Tyla – “Water” – WINNER
- Usher, Pheelz – “Ruin”
BEST K-POP
- Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven”
- Lisa – “Rockstar” – WINNER
- NCT Dream – “Smoothie”
- NewJeans – “Super Shy”
- Stray Kids – “Lalalala”
- Tomorrow X Together – “Deja vu”
VIDEO FOR GOOD
- Alexander Stewart – “If You Only Knew” – FAE Grp
- Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For (From the Motion Picture ‘Barbie’)” – WINNER
- Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Atlantic Records
- Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll – “Best for Me” – Twenty Nine Music Group
- Raye – “Genesis” – Human Re Sources
- Tyler Childers – “In Your Love” – Hickman Holler Records / RCA Records
Song of Summer
- Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
- Billie Eilish — “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
- Chappell Roan — “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish — “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
- Eminem — “Houdini”
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar — “Like That”
- GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion — “Wanna Be”
- Hozier — “Too Sweet”
- Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
- Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen — “I Had Some Help”
- Sabrina Carpenter — Please Please Please”
- Shaboozey — “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
- SZA — “Saturn”
- Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
- Tommy Richman — “MILLION DOLLAR BABY”
BEST DIRECTION
- Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Christian Breslauer
- Bleachers – “Tiny Moves”
- Eminem – “Houdini”
- Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – WINNERS
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Cinematography by Anatol Trofimov – WINNER
- Charli XCX – “Von Dutch” – Atlantic Records – Cinematography by Jeff Bierman
- Dua Lipa – “Illusion” – Warner Records – Cinematography by Nikita Kuzmenko
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Obsessed” – Geffen Records – Cinematography by Marz Miller
- Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment – Cinematography by Camilo Monsalve
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto
BEST EDITING
- Anitta – “Mil Veces” – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment – Editing by Nick Yumul
- Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Republic Records – Editing by Luis Caraza Peimbert
- Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Editing by David Checel
- Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Editing by Nik Kohler
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island – Editing by Jai Shukla
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Editing by Chancler Haynes – WINNER
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
- Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit – Choreography by Margaret Qualley
- Dua Lipa – “Houdini” – Warner Records – Choreography by Charm La’Donna – WINNER
- Lisa – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead
- Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment – Choreography by Felix ‘Fefe’ Burgos
- Tate McRae – “Greedy” – RCA Records – Choreography by Sean Bankhead
- Troye Sivan – “Rush” – Capitol Records – Choreography by Sergio Reis, Mauro Van De Kerkhof
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
- Ariana Grande – “The Boy is Mine” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Digital Axis
- Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Visual Effects by Synapse Virtual – WINNER
- Production, Louise Lee, Rich Lee, Metaphysic, Flawless Post
- Justin Timberlake – “Selfish” – RCA Records – “Selfish” – RCA Records – Visual Effects by Candice Dragonas
- Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions – Visual Effects by Mathematic
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Get Him Back!” – Geffen Records – Visual Effects by Cooper Vacheron, Preston
- Mohr, Karen Arakelian, Justin Johnson
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Parliament
BEST ART DIRECTION
- Charli XCX – “360” – Art Direction by Grace Surnow
- Lisa – “Rockstar” – Art Direction by Pongsan Thawatwichian
- Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Art Direction by Brittany Porter – WINNER
- Olivia Rodrigo – “Bad Idea Right?” – Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” – Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Art Direction by Ethan Tobman
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