The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, were electric, starting off with Eminem performing his new songs “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me (feat. Jelly Roll).”
The artist with the most wins of the night was Taylor Swift, with a total of 7 wins, which included Best Collaboration, Song of the Summer, Artist of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Music Video.
Katy Perry was honored with the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and the VMA’s Most Iconic Performance Award. She also performed her songs “Dark Horse,” E.T.,” “California Gurls,” Teenage Dream,” “I Kissed A Girl,” “Firework,” “LIFETIMES,” and a new song called “I’m His, He’s Mine” with Doechii.
Teddy Swims and Jessie Murph were the featured artists on the Extended Play stage (presented by Doritos). Teddy Swims performed his songs “Lose Control” and “The Door,” followed by a rendition of Rihanna’s song “Stay.” Jessie Murph performed her songs “Wild Ones” and “I Hope It Hurts,” followed by a rendition of The Fugees’s song “Killing Me Softly With His Song.”
Some of the best performances of the night came from Sabrina Carpenter, who delivered strong performances of her songs “Please Please Please,” “Taste,” and “Espresso,” Chappell Roan with her performance of her hit song “Good Luck, Babe!,”, and Benson Boone with the energetic performance of his song “Beautiful Things.”.
Other performances included those by Karol G, LISA, Shawn Mendes, Fat Joe with Anitta and DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion with Yuki Chiba, Rauw Alejandro, Halsey, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Lenny Kravitz with Quavo, and LL COOL J with Public Enemy.
Here is a list of all of the winners from the night:
- Best Collaboration Award: “Fortnight “ by Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone).
- Song of the Summer Award: “Fortnight “ by Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone).
- Artist of the Year Award: Taylor Swift.
- Best Pop Award: Taylor Swift.
- Best Direction Award: “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone).
- Best Editing Award: “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone).
- Best Music Video Award: “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone).
- MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Katy Perry.
- VMA’s Most Iconic Performance Award: “Roar” by Katy Perry.
- Best Afrobeats Award: “Water” by Tyla.
- Best Trending Video Award: “Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)” by Megan Thee Stallion.
- Song of the Year Award: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter.
- Best R&B Award: “Snooze” by SZA.
- Best Alternative Award: “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone.
- Best Rock Award: “Human” by Lenny Kravitz.
- Video For Good Award: “What Was I Made For (From The Motion Picture “Barbie”)” Billie Eilish.
- Best Cinematography Award: “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” by Ariana Grande.
- Best Art Direction Award: “BOA” by Megan Thee Stallion.
- Best Choreography Award: “Houdini” by Dua Lipa.
- Best Hip-Hop Award: “Houdini” by Eminem.
- Best Visual Effects Award: “Houdini” by Eminem.
- Best K-Pop Award: “Rockstar” by LISA.
- Best New Artist Award: Chappell Roan.
- Best Latin Award: “Mil Veces” by Anitta.
