VMA Recap 2024: What You Need to Know

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards delivered an unforgettable night packed with explosive performances, groundbreaking wins, and nostalgic tributes to past VMA moments. Kicking off the event, Eminem brought the house down with a medley from his new album The Death of Slim Shady, including throwbacks to his early 2000s Slim Shady persona.

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Taylor Swift tied Beyoncé for the most VMA wins ever, each securing 30 Moon People throughout their careers. Meanwhile, rising star Chappell Roan took home Best New Artist, solidifying her presence in the music industry after a strong festival season.

Eminem - "Houdini" / "Somebody Save Me" | 2024 VMAs

Sabrina Carpenter - "Please Please Please" / "Taste" / "Espresso" | 2024 VMAs

Other showstoppers included Megan Thee Stallion, who channeled Britney Spears’ iconic 2001 VMA snake moment, and Sabrina Carpenter, whose wild on-stage antics left fans in awe.