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New York’s UBS Arena was filled with stars on September 12 to celebrate the MTV Video Music Awards 2024, one of the most anticipated events of the year in the music industry. Between memorable performances and emotionally charged awards, the big star of the night was Taylor Swift, who took home seven statuettes, including the most coveted as ‘Video of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Summer’.
With 10 nominations under his arm, Taylor Swift was the favorite of the night. Her hit “Fortnight”, in collaboration with Post Malone, was a phenomenon that not only dominated the charts, but also the awards ceremony. Among the most notable accolades, Swift took home the award for ‘Video of the Year’ and ‘Best Collaboration’, cementing her status as one of the most influential artists of the decade.
This success comes at a peak moment for the singer, who is in the middle of a world tour with her “Eras Tour”. In her thank you speech, Swift expressed her gratitude to her fans and highlighted the importance of artistic collaboration: “This is a shared award, not only with Post Malone, but with everyone who made this project possible”.
The gala kicked off with an electrifying performance by Eminem, who performed his hits “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me,” taking us back to his glory days in the 2000s. Surrounded by his trademark Slim Shady doppelgangers, the rapper proved that he is still an unstoppable force in hip-hop.
Meanwhile, Katy Perry received one of the biggest ovations of the night when she received the ‘Video Vanguard’ award, a recognition of her career and contribution to the music industry. Perry delighted the audience with a nearly 10-minute medley that spanned her biggest hits, from “Roar” to “Teenage Dream,” in a performance charged with nostalgia and energy.
One of the most exciting moments of the night was the recognition of Chappell Roan as ‘Best New Artist’. Roan, who debuted at the VMAs with a powerful performance, made it clear that she is one of the new voices to watch on the music scene. Sabrina Carpenter, meanwhile, was another of the night’s big winners, taking home the award for ‘Song of the Year’ for her hit “Espresso”.
Among the surprises, Lenny Kravitz won the ‘Best Rock’ category with his song “Human”, beating legendary names such as Bon Jovi and U2.
The VMAs 2024 also celebrated the richness and diversity of music genres. In the ‘Best K-Pop’ category, BLACKPINK member Lisa took the award for her song “Rockstar,” reaffirming the global popularity of Korean pop. In addition, Anitta, with her song “Mil Veces”, triumphed in the ‘Best Latin’ category, consolidating her position as one of the most important artists in Spanish-language music.
The rise of Afrobeats also had its moment at the ceremony, with Tyla taking home the award for ‘Best Afrobeats’ for his hit “Water”, demonstrating the global impact this genre has had in the last decade.
Complete list of winners
Among the most outstanding categories of the night, these were some of the main winners:
- Video of the Year: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
- Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
- Best New Artist: Chappell Roan
- Song of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”.
- Best Collaboration: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
- Best Hip-Hop: Eminem – “Houdini”.
- Best Pop: Taylor Swift
- Best Rock: Lenny Kravitz – “Human”.
- Best Latin: Anitta – “Mil Veces”.
- Best K-Pop: Lisa – “Rockstar”.
The MTV VMAs 2024 were not only a showcase for established artists, but also for the up-and-comers who are shaping the future of music. Taylor Swift was undoubtedly the night’s big winner, but the event also served as a celebration of genre diversity and emerging talent.
This edition of the VMAs proved once again why it remains one of the most important events in music, bringing together the best of the industry and providing unforgettable moments for artists and fans alike.
