2021 MTV Video Music Awards: Winners & Performances

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2021 MTV Video Music Awards Winners & Performances

The Winners & Performances at MTV Video Music Awards 2021.

Earlier tonight, the annual MTV Video Music Awards aired live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The 2021 event was hosted by Doja Cat, who was also among the performer at the show. The MTV VMAs 2021 which started with a brawl between Conor McGregor and Machine Gun Kelly on the red carpet, had some spectacular moments and performances.

The event was simulcast on The CW, a free over-the-air broadcaster, with Mountain and Pacific time zones broadcasting it live and others delayed for primetime, as well as on other ViacomCBS networks and platforms. With three prizes apiece, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, and BTS were the most rewarded artists of the night, followed by Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber with two each; the latter was also the most nominated artist with nine nominations. Beyoncé increased her lead as the show’s most-awarded artist, winning her 29th trophy. Blue Ivy Carter also became the show’s youngest winner in its history.

Justin Bieber, who was nominated in the most, seven categories, won Artist of the Year and Best Pop. Megan Thee Stallion was second on the list with nominations in six categories. She was unable to win in any of the nominated categories. Lil Nas X is always one of the most talked-about celebs in the recent award show, wins the Video of the year for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)“. He also performed his latest single “Industry Baby” with Jack Harlow. The song of the year goes to Olivia Rodrigo for her track called “Drivers License.” She was also honored with the Best New Artist trophy.

Travis Scott won the VMA in Best Hip-Hop, for his song called “Franchise” with Young Thug & MIA. The Korean band BTS won the award for Group of the year. The host of the show Doja Cat, took home the trophy for best collaboration, for her SZA joint titled “Kiss Me More.” Silk Sonic, the duo of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars get “Best R&B” for “Leave The Door Open.”

The 2021 MTV VMAs also had some amazing performances, from the likes of Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X, and more. Justin Bieber was joined for The Kid LAROI for a performance of “Stay” and “Ghost.” Latto performed her hit “Big Energy,” Olivia Rodrigo performed “Good 4 U” and “Muwop,” Saint JHN performed “Trap” and “Sucks To Be You.” The host of the show, Doja Cat gave a performance of her hits “Been Like This” & “You Right.” Normani was also among the performers with her track called “Wild Side.” Polo G also performed his hit “RAPSTAR.” Alicia Keys performer her classic “Empire State of Mind,” along with the latest Swae Lee Collaboration “LALA.” Busta Rhymes also made an appearance to perform a medley of hits.

Check out the full list of winners & Performances below.

Best Hip-Hop
Cardi B – WAP [ft. Megan Thee Stallion]
Drake – Laugh Now Cry Later [ft. Lil Durk]
Lil Baby – On Me (Remix) [ft. Megan Thee Stallion]
Moneybagg Yo – Said Sum
Polo G – Rapstar
Travis Scott – Franchise [ft. Young Thug and M.I.A.] – Winner

Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Justin Bieber – Winner
Megan Thee Stallion
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift

Song of the Year
24kGoldn – Mood [ft. Iann Dior]
BTS – Dynamite
Cardi B – WAP [ft. Megan Thee Stallion]
Dua Lipa – Levitating
Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License – Winner
Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic): Leave the Door Open

Video of the Year
Cardi B – WAP [ft. Megan Thee Stallion]
DJ Khaled & Drake – Popstar (Starring Justin Bieber)
Doja Cat – Kiss Me More [ft. SZA]
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me by Your Name) – Winner
The Weeknd – Save Your Tears

Best New Artist, Presented by Facebook
24kGoldn
Giveon
The Kid Laroi
Olivia Rodrigo – Winner
Polo G
Saweetie

Push Performance of the Year
September 2020: Wallows – Are You Bored Yet?
October 2020: Ashnikko – Daisy
November 2020: Saint Jhn – Gorgeous
December 2020: 24kGoldn – Coco
January 2021: JC Stewart – Break My Heart
February 2021: Latto – Sex Lies
March 2021: Madison Beer – Selfish
April 2021: The Kid Laroi – Without You
May 2021: Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License – Winner
June 2021: Girl in Red – Serotonin
July 2021: Foushee – my slime
August 2021: Jxdn – Think About Me

Group of the Year
Blackpink
BTS – Winner
CNCO
Foo Fighters
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic)
Twenty One Pilots

Best Collaboration
24kGoldn – Mood [ft. Iann dior]
Cardi B – WAP [ft. Megan Thee Stallion]
Doja Cat – Kiss Me More [ft. SZA] – Winner
Drake – Laugh Now Cry Later [ft. Lil Durk]
Justin Bieber – Peaches [ft. Daniel Caesar and Giveon]
Miley Cyrus – Prisoner [ft. Dua Lipa]

Best Pop
Ariana Grande – Positions
Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am
BTS – Butter
Harry Styles – Treat People With Kindness
Justin Bieber – Peaches [ft. Daniel Caesar and Giveon] – Winner
Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4 U
Shawn Mendes – Wonder
Taylor Swift – Willow

Best Alternative
Bleachers – Stop Making This Hurt
Glass Animals – Heat Waves
Imagine Dragons – Follow You
Machine Gun Kelly – My Ex’s Best Friend [ft. Blackbear] – Winner
Twenty One Pilots – Shy Away
Willow – Transparent Soul [ft. Travis Barker]

Best R&B
Beyonce, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn & WizKid – Brown Skin Girl
Chris Brown & Young Thug – Go Crazy
Giveon – Heartbreak Anniversary
H.E.R. – Come Through [ft. Chris Brown]
Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) – Leave the Door Open – Winner
SZA – Good Days

Best K-POP
(G)I-DLE – DUMDi DUMDi
BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez – Ice Cream
BTS – Butter – Winner
Monsta X – Gambler
SEVENTEEN – Ready to love
TWICE – Alcohol-Free

Video For Good
Billie Eilish – Your Power – Winner
Demi Lovato – Dancing With the Devil
H.E.R. – Fight For You
Kane Brown – Worldwide Beautiful
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Pharrell Williams [ft. Jay-Z] – Entrepreneur

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