Taylor Swift made history at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards by picking up seven awards, bringing her career total to an impressive 30 trophies. Swift’s wins included the top two awards of the night: artist of the year and video of the year. With this achievement, she surpassed Beyoncé as the most-awarded artist in the history of the ceremony.
Katy Perry also had a standout moment at the awards show, receiving the Video Vanguard award for her contributions to the music industry. Perry delivered a career-spanning medley of hits, including “I Kissed A Girl,” “Dark Horse,” and “Firework.”
Rising pop star Chappell Roan took home the award for best new artist, dedicating her win to the drag queens who inspired her and offering words of support to queer kids in the Midwest.
In addition to the awards and performances, the ceremony featured memorable moments such as Megan Thee Stallion’s attempt to recreate Britney Spears’ iconic performance with a live python and Benson Boone’s energetic performance that included a backflip off a piano.
Other highlights of the night included Lenny Kravitz paying tribute to his late mother, Lisa’s electrifying K-pop performance, and Rauw Alejandro bringing a taste of Puerto Rican culture to the stage.
Overall, the 2024 MTV VMAs were a night filled with incredible performances, emotional speeches, and historic wins, solidifying the event as a must-watch for music fans around the world.
