The Most Unforgettable VMAs PerformancesLook back at some of the best performances in VMAs history, including Nicki Minaj's show-stopping rendition of "Anaconda," *NSYNC's timeless medley from 2000 and One Direction's energetic version of "One Thing."

Lady Gaga - "Applause"

08/25/2013

Lady Gaga kicked off the VMAs in 2013 with a high-energy costume-filled performance of her song "Applause."

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07:31

Queen Latifah, Redman, Fetty Wap, Naughty by Nature & Wyclef Jean - Hip-Hop Medley

Hip-hop icons Queen Latifah, Redman, Fetty Wap, Naughty by Nature and Wyclef Jean close out the 2019 VMAs with a medley of their greatest hits.
08/26/2019
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03:40

J Balvin & Bad Bunny - "Que Pretendes"

J Balvin and Bad Bunny make a memorable VMAs debut by performing their hit "Que Pretendes."
08/26/2019
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02:30

Big Sean featuring A$AP Ferg - "Bezerk"

Big Sean and A$AP Ferg join forces to deliver an unforgettable performance of their hard-hitting track "Bezerk."
08/26/2019
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03:23

Normani - "Motivation"

Normani takes the stage at the 2019 VMAs to perform her hit single "Motivation."
08/26/2019
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03:35

H.E.R. - "Anti"

MTV PUSH artist H.E.R. commands the stage at the 2019 VMAs as she performs her song "Anti."
08/26/2019
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03:59

Rosalia featuring Ozuna - "A Ningun Hombre," "Aute Cuture" & "Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi"

Latin music sensation Rosalia performs "A Ningun Hombre" and "Aute Cuture," then teams up with Ozuna for "Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi."
08/26/2019
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03:43

Miley Cyrus - "Slide Away"

Miley Cyrus takes the VMAs audience by surprise with her emotional performance of her new song "Slide Away."
08/26/2019
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03:37

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello - "Senorita"

Rumored couple Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello perform a sultry rendition of their song "Senorita."
08/26/2019
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06:55

Missy Elliott - “The Rain,” “Hot Boyz,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Work It,” “Pass That Dutch” & “Lose Control”

Missy Elliott sends fans into a frenzy with a medley of her greatest hits, including “The Rain,” “Work It,” “Get Ur Freak On” and “Lose Control.”
08/26/2019
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03:30

Lil Nas X - "Panini"

Lil Nas X takes over the stage at the 2019 VMAs with a futuristic performance of his new song "Panini."
08/26/2019
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05:18

Jonas Brothers - "Sucker" & "Only Human"

Jonas Brothers return to the VMAs in style by performing their massive hits "Sucker" and "Only Human" at Asbury Park's infamous The Stone Pony.
08/26/2019
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03:44

Lizzo - "Truth Hurts" & "Good as Hell"

Lizzo is the picture of female empowerment as she performs her acclaimed hit songs "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" at the 2019 VMAs.
08/26/2019
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03:11

Shawn Mendes - "If I Can't Have You"

Shawn Mendes woos the crowd with his tribute to heartbreak "If I Can't Have You," live from the 2019 VMAs.
08/26/2019
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05:51

Taylor Swift - "You Need to Calm Down" & "Lover"

To open the 2019 VMAs, Taylor Swift electrifies the stage with colorful performances of her hit songs "You Need to Calm Down" and "Lover."
08/26/2019
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03:41

Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj - "Side to Side"

Ariana Grande puts in the work while performing her hit song "Side to Side," with backup from rapper Nicki Minaj, at the VMAs 2016.
08/28/2016
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05:37

Where Are Ü Now/What Do You Mean? (Live)

The Biebs is back and better than ever thanks to this epic medley performance live at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
08/30/2015
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04:53

Lady Gaga - "Applause"

Lady Gaga kicked off the VMAs in 2013 with a high-energy costume-filled performance of her song "Applause."
08/25/2013
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03:28

Bruno Mars "Gorilla"

Bruno Mars performs "Gorilla" at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
08/25/2013
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04:51

Eminem and Rihanna - "Not Afraid"/"Love the Way You Lie"

Eminem and Rihanna take the stage together to perform their songs "Not Afraid" and "Love the Way You Lie" at the 2010 VMAs.
07/31/2020
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04:11

Justin Bieber - "U Smile"/"Baby"/"Somebody to Love"

Justin Bieber rolls up to the 2010 Video Music Awards in a 50s-era Thunderbird to perform a medley of his songs "Baby," "Somebody to Love" and "U Smile."
07/30/2020
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03:53

Britney Spears "I'm a Slave 4 U"

Britney Spears performs "I'm a Slave 4 U" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
09/06/2001
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04:30

Alicia Keys "Fallin'"

Alicia Keys performs "Fallin'" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
09/06/2001
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04:01

Brandy and Monica - "The Boy Is Mine"

R&B dynamos Brandy and Monica hit the stage at the 1998 VMAs to perform their best-selling song "The Boy Is Mine."
09/10/1998
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