Rapper Eminem kicked off the show with a performance alongside Jelly Roll. Other artists who took to the stage included Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Lenny Kravitz, Quavo, and Sabrina Carpenter, among others.
Taylor Swift led the nominations with 12 nods, followed closely by Post Malone, her "Fortnight" collaborator, with 11. Swift went on to secure seven wins, while Post Malone won five, including their most significant victory of the night when "Fortnight" was named Video of the Year.
Winners List:
- Video of the Year: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – "Fortnight" – Republic Records
- Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift – Republic Records
- Song of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – "Espresso" – Island
- Best New Artist: Chappell Roan – Island
- Best Collaboration: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – "Fortnight" – Republic Records
- Best Pop: Taylor Swift – Republic Records
- Best Hip-Hop: Eminem – "Houdini" – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
- Best R&B: SZA – "Snooze" – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
- Best Alternative: Benson Boone – "Beautiful Things" – Night Street Records / Warner Records
- Best Rock: Lenny Kravitz – "Human" – Roxie Records
- Best Latin: Anitta – "Mil Veces" – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Best Afrobeats: Tyla – "Water" – FAX Records / Epic Records
- Best K-Pop: LISA – "Rockstar" – Lloud Co. / RCA Records
Additionally, Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For (From Barbie)" won the "Video for Good" category, while Katy Perry's "Roar" (2013) earned the "VMAs Most Iconic Performance" award.
In technical categories, Ariana Grande won Best Cinematography for "we can’t be friends (wait for your love)", Eminem secured Best Visual Effects for "Houdini", and Megan Thee Stallion triumphed in Best Art Direction for "BOA".
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