The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were a spectacular night of music, star-studded performances, and, of course, awards. Hosted by the charismatic Megan Thee Stallion, the event was buzzing with excitement as the winners were announced. With Taylor Swift leading the nominations and eventually claiming several top honours, it was a night to remember. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the 2024 MTV VMA winners and key highlights from the evening.
Video of the Year
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
- Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Billie Eilish — “Lunch”
- Doja Cat — “Paint the Town Red”
- Eminem — “Houdini”
- SZA — “Snooze”
Taylor Swift’s collaboration with Post Malone took home the prestigious award for Video of the Year, showcasing a blend of compelling visuals and innovative storytelling.
Artist of the Year
- Taylor Swift
- Ariana Grande
- Bad Bunny
- Eminem
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
With Taylor Swift dominating the night, she was crowned Artist of the Year, cementing her position as one of the most influential artists in music today.
Song of the Year
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
- Beyoncé — “TEXAS HOLD ’EM”
- Jack Harlow — “Lovin on Me”
- Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
- Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso”
- Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”
The hit single “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift and Post Malone won Song of the Year, resonating with fans and critics alike.
Best New Artist
- Chappell Roan
- Benson Boone
- Gracie Abrams
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- Tyla
Chappell Roan took home the Best New Artist award, marking a significant achievement in her rising career.
MTV PUSH Performance of the Year
- Chappell Roan — “Red Wine Supernova” (March 2024)
- August 2023: Kaliii — “Area Codes”
- September 2023: GloRilla — “Lick or Sum”
- October 2023: Benson Boone — “In the Stars”
- November 2023: Coco Jones — “ICU”
- December 2023: Victoria Monét — “On My Mama”
- January 2024: Jessie Murph — “Wild Ones”
- February 2024: Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”
- April 2024: Flyana Boss — “yeaaa”
- May 2024: Laufey — “Goddess”
- June 2024: LE SSERAFIM — “EASY”
- July 2024: The Warning — “Automatic Sun”
Chappell Roan’s performance of “Red Wine Supernova” was celebrated as the best MTV PUSH Performance of the Year, showcasing her dynamic stage presence.
Best Collaboration
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
- Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA — “Rich Baby Daddy”
- GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion — “Wanna Be”
- Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll — “Wild Ones”
- Jung Kook ft. Latto — “Seven”
- Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen — “I Had Some Help”
The collaboration between Taylor Swift and Post Malone stood out as Best Collaboration, highlighting the synergy between two major music stars.
Best Pop
- Taylor Swift
- Camila Cabello
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
Taylor Swift was recognised for her exceptional contributions to pop music, further solidifying her place in the genre.
Best Hip-Hop
- Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA — “Rich Baby Daddy”
- Eminem — “Houdini”
- GloRilla — “Yeah Glo!”
- Gunna — “fukumean”
- Megan Thee Stallion — “BOA”
- Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti — “FE!N”
The track “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake, Sexyy Red, and SZA clinched Best Hip-Hop, showcasing a powerful mix of talents.
Best R&B
- SZA — “Snooze”
- Alicia Keys — “Lifeline”
- Muni Long — “Made for Me”
- Tyla — “Water”
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage — “Good Good”
- Victoria Monét — “On My Mama”
SZA’s “Snooze” won Best R&B, highlighting her remarkable vocal performance and emotional depth.
Best Alternative
- Teddy Swims — “Lose Control (Live)”
- Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
- Bleachers — “Tiny Moves”
- Hozier — “Too Sweet”
- Imagine Dragons — “Eyes Closed”
- Linkin Park — “Friendly Fire”
Teddy Swims‘ live performance of “Lose Control” was celebrated as Best Alternative, reflecting his strong stage presence.
Best Rock
- U2 — “Atomic City”
- Bon Jovi — “Legendary”
- Coldplay — “feelslikeimfallinginlove”
- Green Day — “Dilemma”
- Kings of Leon — “Mustang”
- Lenny Kravitz — “Human”
U2’s “Atomic City” won Best Rock, proving their enduring impact on the genre.
Best Latin
- Shakira & Cardi B — “Puntería”
- Anitta — “Mil Veces”
- Bad Bunny — “MONACO”
- KAROL G — “MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN”
- Myke Towers — “LALA”
- Peso Pluma & Anitta — “BELLAKEO”
- Rauw Alejandro — “Touching the Sky”
Shakira and Cardi B’s collaboration “Puntería” took the award for Best Latin, highlighting their powerful synergy.
Best Afrobeats
- Ayra Starr ft. Giveon — “Last Heartbreak Song”
- Burna Boy — “City Boys”
- Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay — “Sensational”
- Tems — “Love Me JeJe”
- Tyla — “Water”
- Usher, Pheelz — “Ruin”
Ayra Starr and Giveon’s “Last Heartbreak Song” won Best Afrobeats, showcasing the genre’s vibrant energy.
Best K-Pop
- Jung Kook ft. Latto — “Seven”
- LISA — “Rockstar”
- NCT Dream — “Smoothie”
- NewJeans — “Super Shy”
- Stray Kids — “LALALALA”
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER — “Deja Vu”
Jung Kook and Latto’s “Seven” stood out as Best K-Pop, reflecting the global influence of K-Pop.
Video for Good
- Billie Eilish — “What Was I Made For (From the Motion Picture Barbie)”
- Alexander Stewart — “if only you knew”
- Coldplay — “feelslikeimfallinginlove”
- Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll — “Best for Me”
- RAYE — “Genesis.”
- Tyler Childers — “In Your Love”
Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” won Video for Good, highlighting her impactful contribution to meaningful music.
Best Direction
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight” — Directed by Taylor Swift
- Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” — Directed by Christian Breslauer
- Bleachers — “Tiny Moves” — Directed by Alex Lockett & Margaret Qualley
- Eminem — “Houdini” — Directed by Rich Lee
- Megan Thee Stallion — “BOA” — Directed by Daniel Iglesias Jr.
- Sabrina Carpenter — “Please Please Please” — Directed by Bardia Zeinali
Taylor Swift’s directorial debut for “Fortnight” received Best Direction, showcasing her creative vision.
Best Cinematography
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight” — Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto
- Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” — Cinematography by Anatol Trofimov
- Charli XCX — “Von dutch” — Cinematography by Jeff Bierman
- Dua Lipa — “Illusion” — Cinematography by Nikita Kuzmenko
- Olivia Rodrigo — “obsessed” — Cinematography by Marz Miller
- Rauw Alejandro — “Touching the Sky” — Cinematography by Camilo Monsalve
Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” also excelled in cinematography, showcasing stunning visual elements.
Best Editing
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight” — Editing by Chancler Haynes
- Anitta — “Mil Veces” — Editing by Nick Yumul
- Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” — Editing by Luis Caraza Peimbert
- Eminem — “Houdini” — Editing by David Checel
- LISA — “Rockstar” — Editing by Nik Kohler
- Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso” — Editing by Jai Shukla
Taylor Swift and Post Malone‘s “Fortnight” stood out in editing, with its intricate cuts and transitions.
Best Choreography
- Tate McRae — “Greedy” — Choreography by Sean Bankhead
- Bleachers — “Tiny Moves” — Choreography by Margaret Qualley
- Dua Lipa — “Houdini” — Choreography by Charm La’Donna
- LISA — “Rockstar” — Choreography by Sean Bankhead
- Rauw Alejandro — “Touching the Sky” — Choreography by Felix “Fefe” Burgos
- Troye Sivan — “Rush” — Choreography by Sergio Reis, Mauro van de Kerkhof
Tate McRae’s “Greedy” was recognised for its exceptional choreography.
Best Visual Effects
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight” — Visual Effects by Parliament
- Ariana Grande — “the boy is mine” — Visual Effects by Digital Axis
- Eminem — “Houdini” — Visual Effects by Synapse Virtual Production, Louise Lee, Rich Lee, Metaphysic, Flawless Post
- Justin Timberlake — “Selfish” — Visual Effects by Candice Dragonas
- Megan Thee Stallion — “BOA” — Visual Effects by Mathematic
- Olivia Rodrigo — “get him back!” — Visual Effects by Cooper Vacheron, Preston Mohr, Karen Arakelian, Justin Johnson
Taylor Swift‘s “Fortnight” excelled in visual effects, offering a visually captivating experience.
Best Art Direction
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight” — Art Direction by Ethan Tobman
- Charli XCX — “360” — Art Direction by Grace Surnow
- LISA — “Rockstar” — Art Direction by Pongsan Thawatwichian
- Megan Thee Stallion — “BOA” — Art Direction by Brittany Porter
- Olivia Rodrigo — “bad idea right?” — Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins
- Sabrina Carpenter — “Please Please Please” — Art Direction by Nicholas des Jardins
Taylor Swift’s “Fortnight” won Best Art Direction for its imaginative and engaging visual style.
VMAs Most Iconic Performance
- Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Missy Elliott – “Like a Virgin” & “Hollywood” (2003)
- Katy Perry – “Roar” (2013)
- Beyoncé – “Love on Top” (2011)
- Eminem – “The Real Slim Shady” & “The Way I Am” (2000)
Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, and Missy Elliott‘s performance in 2003 was celebrated as the Most Iconic Performance.
Best Trending Video
- Chappell Roan — “Hot to Go!”
- Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
- Camila Cabello feat. Playboi Carti – “I Luv It”
- Charli XCX – “Apple”
- Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba – “Mamushi”
- Tinashe – “Nasty”
Chappell Roan‘s “Hot to Go!” won Best Trending Video, reflecting its viral success.
Key Takeaways
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards celebrated a diverse array of talent and showcased standout performances across various genres. Taylor Swift emerged as a dominant force, taking home several awards and marking another milestone in her illustrious career. The night was a testament to the dynamic and evolving world of music, offering fans unforgettable moments and incredible performances.
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