Winners, highlights and a swift announcement at MTV VMAs 2022
Let's take a look at what went down at this year's MTV VMAs...
The past weekend was big in terms of awards.
Not only did Mzansi enjoy the SAMAs, but the MTV VMAs were also held over the weekend.
They took place on Sunday (28 August) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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The awards were hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow.
Guests were entertained by performances from Eminem and Snoop Dogg, Lizzo, Blackpink, and Italian rock band Maneskin.
One of the biggest highlights was when Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance as the 'Moonman' and joked that he "needed work".
Anitta made history by becoming the first Brazilian winner. She scooped the 'Best Latin' award and performed 'Envolver'.
"This is the first time Brazil [is represented] in these awards. I was born and raised in the ghetto, and tonight, I performed music that was once considered a crime in my country. Thanks to my family and fans," she said.
Taylor Swift was shot rapping to Nicki Manaj's 'Super Bass' in the audience. She also won 'Video of The Year' and had a special announcement.
Read all about it here.
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Another special moment was when Nicki remembered Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson and spoke about mental health.
"I wish people took mental health seriously," she said while accepting the Video Vanguard Award.
Lizzo used the platform to ask people to vote against "laws that are oppressing us". The '2 Be Loved' singer accepted the 'Video for Good' award for her song 'About Damn Time'.
See the full list of winners below:
Video of the Year
Taylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best New Artist
Dove Cameron
Best Rock
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Song of Summer
Jack Harlow - First Class
Best Hip-Hop
Nicki Minaj Featuring Lil Baby - Do We Have a Problem?
Best Latin
Anitta - Envolver
Video for Good
Lizzo - About Damn Time
Best K-Pop
Lisa - Lalisa
Album of the Year
Harry Styles - Harry's House
Best Longform Video
Taylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best Collaboration
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow - Industry Baby
Push Performance of the Year
December 2021: Seventeen - Rock With You
Best Metaverse Performance
Blackpink the Virtual - PUBG
Best Alternative
Måneskin - I Wanna Be Your Slave
Song of the Year
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
Best Pop
Harry Styles - As It Was
Best R&B
The Weeknd - Out Of Time
Best Group
BTS
Cinematography
Harry Styles – “As It Was”
Best Direction
Taylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)
Best Art Direction
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow - Industry Baby
Best Visual Effects
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow - Industry Baby
Best Choreography
Doja Cat - Woman
Best Editing
Rosalía - Saoko
Image courtesy of Instagram.