MTV VMAs 2024: See who won

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards lit up New York on Wednesday night with an unforgettable mix of performances and award wins. Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the evening unfolded smoothly, offering a concert-like atmosphere rather than just a typical awards show.

Eminem kicked off the night with an explosive performance, joined by Jelly Roll. The stage was later graced by a diverse array of artists, including Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Lenny Kravitz, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Here’s a rundown of the night’s big winners and notable moments:

Video of the Year

• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” *WINNER
• 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 clinched the top prize of the night for “Fortnight,” a visually captivating video that stood out among the competition.

Artist of the Year

• Taylor Swift *WINNER
• Ariana Grande
• Bad Bunny
• Eminem
• Sabrina Carpenter
• SZA

Taylor Swift continued her reign as she was named Artist of the Year, solidifying her impact and presence in the music industry.

Song of the Year

• Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” *WINNER
• Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
• Jack Harlow – “Lovin On Me”
• Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
• Teddy Swims – “Lose Control”

Sabrina Carpenter took home the award for Song of the Year with “Espresso,” showcasing her standout talent.

Best New Artist

• Chappell Roan *WINNER
• Benson Boone
• Gracie Abrams
• Shaboozey
• Teddy Swims
• Tyla

Chappell Roan emerged as Best New Artist, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.

Best Collaboration

• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” *WINNER
• 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”

Swift and Post Malone’s collaboration was celebrated for its seamless blend and creative visuals.

Best Pop

• Taylor Swift *WINNER
• Camila Cabello
• Dua Lipa
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Tate McRae

Taylor Swift’s dominance in the pop category was reaffirmed with her win for Best Pop.

Best Hip-Hop

• Eminem – “Houdini” *WINNER
• Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy”
• GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!”
• Gunna – “Fukumean”
• Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA”
• Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti – “FE!N”

Eminem’s “Houdini” earned him the award for Best Hip-Hop, showcasing his enduring influence in the genre.

Best R&B

• SZA – “Snooze” *WINNER
• 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” was recognized as the best in R&B, highlighting her exceptional artistry.

Best Alternative

• Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” *WINNER
• Bleachers – “Tiny Moves”
• Hozier – “Too Sweet”
• Imagine Dragons – “Eyes Closed”
• Linkin Park – “Friendly Fire”
• Teddy Swims – “Lose Control (Live)”

Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” was celebrated as the top alternative track of the year.

Best Rock

• Lenny Kravitz – “Human” *WINNER
• Bon Jovi – “Legendary”
• Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove”
• Green Day – “Dilemma”
• Kings of Leon – “Mustang”
• U2 – “Atomic City”

Lenny Kravitz’s “Human” took the top spot for Best Rock.

Best Latin

• Anitta – “Mil Veces” *WINNER
• Bad Bunny – “Monaco”
• Karol G – “Mi Ex Tenia Razon”
• Myke Towers – “Lala”
• Peso Pluma & Anitta – “Bellakeo”
• Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky”
• Shakira & Cardi B – “Puntería”

Anitta’s “Mil Veces” earned her the Best Latin award, celebrating her vibrant contribution to the genre.

Best Afrobeats

• Tyla – “Water” *WINNER
• Ayra Starr ft. Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”
• Burna Boy – “City Boys”
• Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational”
• Tems – “Love Me JeJe”
• Usher, Pheelz – “Ruin”

Tyla’s “Water” was honored as the top Afrobeats track of the year.

Best K-Pop

• Lisa – “Rockstar” *WINNER
• Jung Kook ft. Latto – “Seven”
• NCT Dream – “Smoothie”
• NewJeans – “Super Shy”
• Stray Kids – “Lalalala”
• Tomorrow X Together – “Deja vu”

Lisa’s “Rockstar” was celebrated as the best K-Pop video.

Video for Good

• Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For (From the Motion Picture “Barbie”)” *WINNER
• Alexander Stewart – “If You Only Knew”
• Coldplay – “Feelslikeimfallinginlove”
• Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll – “Best for Me”
• Raye – “Genesis”
• Tyler Childers – “In Your Love”

Billie Eilish’s poignant “What Was I Made For” won the Video for Good award.

Best Direction

• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” *WINNER
• 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 direction for “Fortnight” was recognized for its exceptional vision.

Best Cinematography

• Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Cinematography by Anatol Trofimov *WINNER
• 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 ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto

Ariana Grande’s “We Can’t Be Friends” was acclaimed for its outstanding cinematography.

Best Editing

• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Editing by Chancler Haynes *WINNER
• 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’s editing for “Fortnight” was celebrated for its seamless execution.

Best Choreography

• Dua Lipa – “Houdini” – Choreography by Charm La’Donna *WINNER
• Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Choreography by Margaret Qualley
• Lisa – “Rockstar” – Choreography by Sean Bankhead
• Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Choreography by Felix ‘Fefe’ Burgos
• Tate McRae – “Greedy” – Choreography by Sean Bankhead
• Troye Sivan – “Rush” – Choreography by Sergio Reis, Mauro Van De Kerkhof

Dua Lipa’s choreography for “Houdini” was honored for its innovative and engaging moves.

Best Visual Effects

• Eminem – “Houdini” – Visual Effects by Synapse Virtual Production, Louise Lee, Rich Lee, Metaphysic, Flawless Post *WINNER
• Ariana Grande – “The Boy is Mine” – Visual Effects by Digital Axis
• Justin Timberlake