MTV Video Music Awards (2024)
- Aug 7, 2024
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Date: September 10, 2024
Host: Nicki Minaj
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Nominations Announcement: August 8, 2024
Network: MTV (with simulcast on MTV2, CMT, BET, VH1, and streaming on Paramount)
Presented by: MTV (with coverage from outlets like Billboard)
Event Overview
Returning to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for the third time since 2019, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Hosted by rap icon Nicki Minaj for the second year in a row, the show delivered high-profile performances, viral moments, and major wins across genres.
MTV remained the lead presenter of the event, supported by media coverage from outlets including Billboard and Variety. Nominations were announced on August 8, 2024, with fan voting taking place across select categories through the official MTV platforms.
Major Highlights
Taylor Swift dominated the night, winning nine awards, including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Direction, and Best Pop for “Anti-Hero.” With this sweep, Swift further cemented her legacy as one of the most decorated artists in VMA history.
Shakira received the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, honoring her decades-long impact on the music video format and global pop culture. Diddy was recognized with the Global Icon Award, delivering a medley performance celebrating his career in hip-hop and R&B.
Notable Performances
Olivia Rodrigo opened with a theatrical performance of “vampire” and “get him back!”
Doja Cat performed “Attention” and “Paint the Town Red” with avant-garde flair
Shakira's high-energy, multilingual set spanned hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “She Wolf”
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion debuted their collaborative single “Bongos”
Fall Out Boy reimagined “We Didn’t Start the Fire” with Gen Z references
Demi Lovato returned to the VMA stage with a rock-focused medley of her biggest hits
Big Winners
Taylor Swift: 9 awards including Video of the Year (“Anti-Hero”)
Ice Spice: Best New Artist
SZA: Best R&B (“Snooze”)
Nicki Minaj: Best Hip-Hop (“Super Freaky Girl”)
BLACKPINK: Best Group
Anitta: Best Latin
Måneskin: Best Rock
Stray Kids: Best K-Pop
Fashion & Viral Moments
Taylor Swift’s multiple appearances throughout the night—including her reactions, speeches, and backstage moments—set social media ablaze. Cardi B’s metallic Dilara Findikoglu dress and Jared Leto’s silver eyeliner created memorable red carpet statements. Shakira crowd-surfing and Nicki Minaj’s freestyle-style hosting kept fans buzzing.
Legacy and Impact
The 2024 MTV VMAs solidified the continued influence of women in pop, hip-hop, and Latin music. The event balanced nostalgia and innovation, with legacy artists like Shakira and Diddy honored alongside breakthrough acts like Ice Spice and Peso Pluma. With cultural relevance still intact, the VMAs continued to evolve as both a fan-favorite spectacle and an industry milestone.
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