MTV VMA’s Winners List: Lil Nas X Wins Video Of The Year, As Olivia Rodrigo Wins Best New Artist & More

The biggest night in music has arrived. The 2021 VMAs took place on September 12, and many of your faves walked away with a "Moon Person". Find out all the winners here.

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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.” 

And if that wasn’t enough, she also won Song of the Year, presented to her by Jennifer Lopez. “This is so insane,” she said as she accepted her Moonperson. “This is the magical year of her life!”

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

Lil Nas X: “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”

Artist of the Year

Justin Bieber

Song of the Year

Olivia Rodrigo: “Drivers License”

Best New Artist

Olivia Rodrigo

Push Performance of the Year

Olivia Rodrigo: “Drivers License”

Best Collaboration

Doja Cat ft. SZA: “Kiss Me More”

Best Pop

Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon: “Peaches”

Best Hip-Hop

Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A.: “Franchise”

Best Alternative

Machine Gun Kelly ft. Blackbear: “My Ex’s Best Friend”

Best Latin

Bad Bunny x Jhay Cortez: “Dákiti” – The Orchard

Billie Eilish & Rosalía: “Lo Vas A Olvidar” – Darkroom / Interscope Records

Black Eyed Peas and Shakira: “Girl Like Me” – Epic Records

Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Tainy: “Un Die (One Day)” – Universal Music Latino / Neon16

Karol G: “Bichota” – Universal Music Latino

Maluma: “Hawái” – Sony Music US Latin

Best R&B

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: “Leave the Door Open” – Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic Records

Best K-pop

BTS – “Butter”

Video For Good

Billie Eilish: “Your Power”

Best Direction

Lil Nas X: “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Columbia Records – Directed by: Lil Nas X and Tanu Muino