The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) lit up the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, with a night full of spectacular performances, unforgettable moments, and deserving winners. Leading the night were Taylor Swift and Post Malone, who entered the show as the top nominees and walked away as the biggest winners. Here’s a detailed look at the complete list of 2024 MTV VMAs winners and the standout moments from the night.
Taylor Swift Dominates the Night
Taylor Swift once again proved her dominance in the music industry by scoring seven wins out of 12 nominations. Her collaboration with Post Malone on the track “Fortnight” took home the highly coveted Video of the Year award, solidifying their place as two of the night’s most celebrated artists. Swift also added several other awards to her growing collection, including Artist of the Year and Best Pop.
Major Wins for Post Malone
Post Malone also had a significant night, securing five wins. His collaboration with Swift on “Fortnight” garnered him accolades, but his contributions as a solo artist also shined through, with nominations and wins in various categories. Together, Swift and Malone were the undeniable stars of the 2024 VMAs.
Full List of 2024 MTV VMAs Winners
Video of the Year
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Republic Records
- Billie Eilish – “Lunch” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
- Doja Cat – “Paint the Town Red” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
- Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
- SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
- WINNER: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records
Artist of the Year
- Ariana Grande – Republic Records
- Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
- Eminem – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
- Sabrina Carpenter – Island
- SZA – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
- WINNER: Taylor Swift – Republic Records
Song of the Year
- Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records
- Jack Harlow – “Lovin on Me” – Generation Now / Atlantic Records
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records
- WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island
- Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records
- Teddy Swims – “Lose Control” – Warner Records
Best New Artist
- Gracie Abrams – Interscope Records
- Tyla – Epic Records
- WINNER: Chappell Roan – Island
Best Collaboration
- Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy” – OVO / Republic Records
- GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” – CMG / Interscope Records
- Jessie Murph feat. Jelly Roll – “Wild Ones” – Columbia Records
- Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven” – BIGHIT MUSIC / Geffen Records
- Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” – Mercury / Republic / Big Loud
- WINNER: Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records
Other Noteworthy Awards and Performances
Best Pop
- Camila Cabello – Geffen / Interscope Records
- Dua Lipa – Warner Records
- Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records
- Sabrina Carpenter – Island
- Tate McRae – RCA Records
- WINNER: Taylor Swift – Republic Records
Best Hip-Hop
- Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy” – OVO / Republic Records
- GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!” – CMG / Interscope Records
- Gunna – “fukumean” – Young Stoner Life Records / 300 Entertainment
- Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions
- Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti – “FE!N” – Cactus Jack / Epic Records
- WINNER: Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Best R&B
- Alicia Keys – “Lifeline” – AK Records, under exclusive license to gamma.
- Muni Long – “Made for Me” – Def Jam
- Tyla – “Water” – FAX Records / Epic Records
- Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good” – mega / gamma.
- Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” – Lovett Music / RCA Records
- WINNER: SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
Best Rock
- Bon Jovi – “Legendary” – Island
- Coldplay – “feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Atlantic Records
- Green Day – “Dilemma” – Reprise Records / Warner Records
- Kings of Leon – “Mustang” – Capitol Records
- U2 – “Atomic City” – Interscope Records
- WINNER: Lenny Kravitz – “Human” – Roxie Records / BMG Rights Management
Best Latin
- Bad Bunny – “Monaco” – Rimas Entertainment
- Karol G – “Mi Ex Tenía Razón” – Bichota / Interscope Records
- Myke Towers – “LaLa” – Warner Music Latina
- Peso Pluma & Anitta – “Bellakeo” – Double P Records
- Rauw Alejandro – “Touching the Sky” – Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment
- WINNER: Anitta – “Mil Veces” – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Best Afrobeats
- Ayra Starr feat. Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song” – Mavin / Republic
- Burna Boy – “City Boys” – Spaceship / Bad Habit / Atlantic Records
- Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay – “Sensational” – Chris Brown Entertainment / RCA Records
- Tems – “Love Me JeJe” – Since ’93 / RCA Records
- WINNER: Tyla – “Water” – FAX Records / Epic Records
Best K-pop
- Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven” – BIGHIT MUSIC / Geffen Records
- NCT Dream – “Smoothie” – SM Entertainment / Virgin Music Group
- NewJeans – “Super Shy” – ADOR / Geffen Records
- Stray Kids – “LALALALA” – JYP Entertainment / Imperial / Republic Records
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER – “Deja vu” – BIGHIT MUSIC / IMPERIAL / Republic Records
- WINNER: LISA – “Rockstar” – Lloud Co. / RCA Records
Technical Awards and Special Categories
The VMAs also spotlighted some of the best technical achievements in music videos. Ariana Grande took home Best Cinematography for “we can’t be friends (wait for your love),” while Eminem won Best Visual Effects for “Houdini.”
In the Best Art Direction category, Megan Thee Stallion clinched the award for her work on “BOA,” while Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” secured the Best Choreography award.
The Most Iconic VMAs Performances
A special category celebrated some of the most iconic performances in VMAs history. Among the nominees were memorable moments from artists like Beyoncé and Eminem. However, the winner of the Most Iconic Performance was Katy Perry for her 2013 performance of “Roar.”