New York, NY – Stars gathered at UBS Arena in New York on September 11th, 2024, for the 2024 MTV VMAs, where musicians and celebrities came together to celebrate the best in music. Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the event showcased performances by artists like Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, and LL Cool J.
During the ceremony, Flavor Flav presented Olympian Jordan Chiles with a special gift in response to her recent loss of a gymnastics bronze medal. The 65-year-old rapper gifted Chiles with a bronze clock necklace and offered to pay her the cash award she would have received for placing third.
Taylor Swift and Post Malone also had a memorable moment at the VMAs, winning the Moon Person award for the best collaboration. Swift praised Malone for his talent and versatility, while Malone expressed his admiration for Swift’s kindness and talent.
Megan Thee Stallion paid homage to Britney Spears with one of her outfits during the event, wearing an ensemble that mirrored Spears’ iconic 2001 VMA performance. Other artists like Sabrina Carpenter also referenced Spears in their performances, creating buzz among fans.
In a heartfelt moment, Katy Perry was introduced by her partner Orlando Bloom as she accepted the Video Vanguard Award. Perry performed a medley of her hits and shared a kiss with Bloom on stage.
Chappell Roan made a grand entrance in her debut awards show performance, complete with a medieval theme and a fiery spectacle. Roan later accepted the award for Best New Artist, delivering a poignant speech that touched on themes of identity and inclusivity in the music industry.
Veteran rapper LL Cool J took the stage to perform a medley of hip-hop hits, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the VMAs and four decades since Def Jam Recordings was founded. Taylor Swift also gave a shout-out to her boyfriend Travis Kelce during her acceptance speech, expressing gratitude for his support during the making of her winning music video.
Overall, the 2024 MTV VMAs was a night filled with memorable performances, touching moments, and well-deserved recognition for some of the music industry’s brightest stars.