MTV VMAs Winners 2024: Full List of Awardees and Highlights

MTV VMAs Winners 2024: The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) returned to New York, showcasing an unforgettable night of performances, emotional speeches, and thrilling wins from today’s biggest music stars. Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the night was packed with surprises, setting the stage for iconic moments and celebrating the best of music, fashion, and culture. With stars like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem dominating the awards, the VMAs once again proved to be the ultimate celebration of pop culture.

Below, we’ve compiled the full list of winners at the 2024 VMAs, along with highlights from the night that left fans and critics buzzing.

Top Highlights of the 2024 MTV VMAs

Megan Thee Stallion’s Dynamic Hosting Debut

Megan Thee Stallion brought her signature Houston style to the stage as the VMAs host, making her one of the most talked-about celebrities of the night. In addition to her hosting duties, Megan also performed, wowing the audience with her hits and energetic stage presence. Her humour and confidence made for a memorable night as she kept the energy high throughout the show.

Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Wins

It was a monumental night for Taylor Swift, who continued to break records with her wins. Swift made history as the first artist to win Video of the Year five times, also becoming the only artist to achieve a three-peat victory in this category. Her collaboration with Post Malone for the video “Fortnight” dominated the night, taking home several prestigious awards, including Song of Summer and Best Collaboration.

Sabrina Carpenter Shines with “Espresso” Win

One of the most exciting wins of the evening was Sabrina Carpenter’s Song of the Year award for her hit single “Espresso.” Carpenter, who had seven nominations in total, also delivered a standout performance that paid homage to pop culture icons like Britney Spears and Madonna, cementing her status as one of today’s top pop artists. Her victory in the Best Pop category further solidified her place among music’s elite.

2024 MTV VMAs: Complete List of Winners

Video of the Year

WINNER: 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”

Artist of the Year

Ariana Grande
Bad Bunny
Eminem
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

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

Best New Artist

Benson Boone
Gracie Abrams
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Tyla
WINNER: Chappell Roan

Song of the Summer

Ariana Grande — “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)”
Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
Billie Eilish — “Birds of a Feather”
Chappell Roan — “Good Luck, Babe!”
Eminem — “Houdini”
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar — “Like That”
GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion — “Wanna Be”
Hozier — “Too Sweet”
Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen — “I Had Some Help”
Sabrina Carpenter — “Please Please Please”
Shaboozey — “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
SZA — “Saturn”
Tommy Richman — “Million Dollar Baby”
WINNER: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone — “Fortnight”

Best Pop

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

Best Hip-Hop

Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy“
GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!”
Gunna – “Fukumean”
Megan Thee Stallion – “Boa”
Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti – “Fe!n”
WINNER: Eminem – “Houdini”

Best R&B

Alicia Keys – “Lifeline”
Muni Long – “Made For Me”
Tyla – “Water”
Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good”
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
WINNER: SZA – “Snooze”

Best Rock

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

Best Latin

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

Best Collaboration

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”
WINNER: Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”

Best Alternative

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

Best K-Pop

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

Memorable Performances of the Night

Alongside the glitz and glamour of the award presentations, the night featured some of the most memorable performances by today’s hottest artists. Chappell Roan made her debut VMAs performance, performing her hit song “Good Luck, Babe!” with a striking “Roan of Arc” theme. Roan’s bold style and energetic performance won over audiences and solidified her status as Best New Artist.

Sabrina Carpenter took the stage with a medley of hits, paying tribute to Britney Spears, Madonna, and Marilyn Monroe during her performance. With nods to pop culture icons and a show-stopping setlist, Carpenter’s performance was one of the night’s highlights, showcasing her growth as an artist.

Katy Perry Honoured for Most Iconic VMAs Performance

Another special moment came when Katy Perry was awarded the Most Iconic VMAs Performance for her legendary rendition of “Roar”. The award celebrated Perry’s unforgettable VMAs legacy, placing her alongside other iconic performances by Beyoncé, Eminem, and Madonna.

Conclusion: A Night to Remember at the 2024 VMAs

The 2024 MTV VMAs proved to be another groundbreaking night for music and pop culture. With major wins for Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, and other top artists, the night celebrated the diversity and creativity of today’s music scene. From epic performances to emotional acceptance speeches, the VMAs delivered everything fans hoped for and more.

Ashik