Unforgettable Performances from the MTV VMAs 2021See all the performances from the MTV Video Music Awards 2021, featuring Doja Cat, Camila Cabello, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber and more.

Olivia Rodrigo - "good 4 u"

09/12/2021

Olivia Rodrigo performs her hit "good 4 u" in front of an ecstatic crowd at the MTV VMAs 2021.

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03:33

Machine Gun Kelly ft. Travis Barker "papercuts"

Machine Gun Kelly teams up with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker for a performance of "Papercuts," the lead single from his sixth studio album “Born with Horns.”
09/12/2021
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07:09

Busta Rhymes Performs a Medley of His Hits with Spliff Star

Busta Rhymes, joined by Spliff Star, shows off his versatile array of hits, including "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See," "Jump Jump," "Touch It" and his verse from "Look at Me Now."
09/12/2021
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03:53

Chlöe of Chloe x Halle - "Have Mercy"

Chlöe of Chloe x Halle gives a memorable and provocative performance of her song "Have Mercy" live at the MTV VMAs 2021
09/12/2021
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04:38

Alicia Keys and Swae Lee - "LALA” and "Empire State of Mind”

Alicia Keys performs her Swae Lee-backed collab "LALA (Unlocked)," then hops on the piano to salute her hometown of New York City with a rendition of "Empire State of Mind."
09/12/2021
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03:38

Shawn Mendes and Tainy - "Summer of Love"

Shawn Mendes and Tainy give fans all the feels as they perform their song "Summer of Love" live at the MTV VMAs 2021.
09/12/2021
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04:17

Normani - "Wild Side"

Normani shows off her show-stopping choreography during the performance of her sensual hit track "Wild Side" live at the MTV VMAs 2021.
09/12/2021
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04:12

Doja Cat - "Been Like This" and "You Right"

MTV VMAs 2021 host Doja Cat shows off her acrobatic skills during a graceful high-wire act while singing her tunes "Been Like This" and "You Right."
09/12/2021
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03:05

Twenty One Pilots - "Saturday"

Live onstage at the MTV VMAs 2021, Twenty One Pilots performs their track "Saturday," and lead singer Tyler Joseph makes a huge announcement.
09/12/2021
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04:22

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow - "INDUSTRY BABY" and "MONTERO"

Lil Nas X leads an epic drum line onstage at the MTV VMAs 2021 to perform "INDUSTRY BABY" with Jack Harlow and "MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)."
09/12/2021
Performance
03:40

Olivia Rodrigo - "good 4 u"

Olivia Rodrigo performs her hit "good 4 u" in front of an ecstatic crowd at the MTV VMAs 2021.
09/12/2021
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03:02

Kacey Musgraves - "star-crossed"

Kacey Musgraves gives a soulful performance of the title track from her fifth album "star-crossed" live at the MTV VMAs 2021.
09/12/2021
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03:32

Camila Cabello - "Don't Go Yet"

Camila Cabello is backed by a mariachi band as she performs her latest single "Don't Go Yet" at the MTV VMAs 2021.
09/12/2021
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05:00

Justin Bieber featuring The Kid LAROI - "STAY" and "Ghost"

Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI kick off the night with an energetic performance of their collab "STAY" and Justin's song "Ghost" from his album "Justice" at the MTV VMAs 2021.
09/12/2021
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