Photo Highlights from the VMAs 2021
Look back on all the unforgettable live performances, acceptance speeches and backstage moments from the MTV Video Music Awards 2021, featuring Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Normani, Busta Rhymes and more.
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Honoree Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Presenter AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys
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Presenters Chloe x Halle
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Host Doja Cat
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Performer Alicia Keys and Producer Swizz Beatz
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Presenters Ashanti and Ja Rule
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Presenter Avril Lavigne
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"Have Mercy" Performer Chlöe of Chloe x Halle
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Best Collaboration Winner Doja Cat
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Video for Good Winner Billie Eilish
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"Industry Baby" Performers Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
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"Don't Go Yet" Singer Camila Cabello
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Best Hip-Hop Winner Travis Scott
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Presenter Ciara
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"Been Like This" Performer Doja Cat
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"Shivers" Performer Ed Sheeran
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Performer Foo Fighters
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Video of the Year Winner Lil Nas X
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Performers Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes
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Presenter Jennifer Lopez
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Best Pop Winners Justin Bieber and Giveon
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"star-crossed" Performer Kacey Musgraves
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Host Doja Cat
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"STAY" Performer The Kid LAROI
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"Wild Side" Performer Normani
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"Industry Baby" Performer Lil Nas X
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Best New Artist Winner Olivia Rodrigo
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Presenter Madison Beer
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Presenter Madonna
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"papercuts" Performer Machine Gun Kelly
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Best Alternative Winner Machine Gun Kelly
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"Wild Side" Singer Normani
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"La Funka" Performer Ozuna
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"good 4 u" Performer Olivia Rodrigo
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"Summer of Love" Performer Shawn Mendes
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Presenter Simone Biles
