Did Taylor Swift walk off with the big prize? Or Justin Bieber? Here are the winners at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
We’re back in business, people! The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off on September 12,2021, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, for the first time in eight years, ready to wow the world with excellent performances and high-energy appearances. The biggest stars will be out to celebrate the best music videos of the year from artists in every genre imaginable: pop, rock, rap, hip hop, and country. But who will be the big winner? Justin Bieber leads the pack this year with a whopping seven nominations in top categories like Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Pop. Megan Thee Stallion is right on his heels with six, most of which recognize her “WAP” collaboration with Cardi B. But the race is tight right behind them: Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, and Lil Nas X all have five noms in competing categories. It’s really anyone’s time to shine – or not! But it was Olivia who won the first award of the night, accepting the honor live on the VMAs red carpet. She snagged her very first Moonperson for Best Push Performance for her 2021 smash, “Drivers License”. “ It’s so heavy,” Olivia said as she was handed the award.:I have no upper body strength.” As she accepted the award, she had a special message just for her fans. “ I couldn’t be more grateful. All of this is because of you guys.” Throughout the night, we’ll be updated the list below as winners are announced. Will it be the Biebs or with the ladies of WAP win out? Check back here for the final score! Video of the Year Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: “WAP” – Atlantic Records DJ Khaled ft. Drake: “Popstar” (Starring Justin Bieber) – OVO / We The Best / Epic Records Doja Cat ft. SZA: “Kiss Me More” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records Ed Sheeran: “Bad Habits” – Atlantic Records Lil Nas X: “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Columbia Records The Weeknd: “Save Your Tears” – XO / Republic Records Artist of the Year Ariana Grande – Republic Records Doja Cat – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records Justin Bieber – Def Jam Megan Thee Stallion – 300 Entertainment Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records Taylor Swift – Republic Records Song of the Year 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: “Mood” – Records LLC / Columbia Records Bruno Mars, Anderson. Paak, Silk Sonic: “Leave the Door Open” – Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic Records BTS: “Dynamite” – Bighit Music Cardi B ft.
