Cardi-B Drama
Right before the performances started, Cardi-B kicked off the show with a weird bit where she swaddled an MTV award in a baby blanket. She then later threw shade at Nicki Minaj’s new album Queen by one up-ing her and calling herself The Empress. It was strange but, it was still one of the more memorable moments of the show.
Fifth Harmony Drama
Hostess Tiffany Haddish roasts Fifth Harmony. After announcing that Camila Cabello was up for five VMAs. She states “So for those of you who are watching at home: Hi Fifth Harmony!” Then, when Nicki Minaj won Best Hip Hop she goes out to defend Fifth Harmony out of respect for Normani Kordei.
Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott Drama
Travis Scott while on stage mentioned that his album Astroworld is number 1. This might seem like gloating with Nicki Minaj’s recent rant about Astroworld. This remark looks like a jab at Nicki Minaj for her album Queen being beneath Astroworld.
The Winners
Category: Video
Winner: Havana-Camila Cabello Ft. Young Thug
Category: Artist of the year
Winner: Camila Cabello
Category: Song of the year
Winner: Rockstar-Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
Category: Best new artist
Winner: Cardi B
Category: Best collaboration
Winner: Dinero-Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B
Category: Best pop
Winner: No tears left to cry– Ariana Grande
Category: Best Hip-Hop
Winner: Chun-Li– Nicki Minaj
Category: Best Latin
Winner: Mi Gente- J Balvin, Willy William
Category: Best Dance
Winner: Lonely Together-Avicii ft. Rita Ora
Category: Best Rock
Winner: Whatever It Takes- Imagine Dragons
Category: Video With a Message
Winner: This Is America- Childish Gambino
Category: Best Cinematography
Winner: APES**T– The Carters–Cinematography by Benoit Debie
Category: Best Direction
Winner: This is America- Childish Gambino—Directed by Hiro Murai
Category: Best Art Direction
Winner APES**T- The Carters–Art Direction by Jan Houlevigue