VMAs 2019 PerformancesFrom Taylor Swift to Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes to Lizzo, here are the hottest live performances from this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

J Balvin & Bad Bunny - "Que Pretendes"

08/26/2019

J Balvin and Bad Bunny make a memorable VMAs debut by performing their hit "Que Pretendes."

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03:39

Ava Max - "Torn" & "Sweet but Psycho"

For her exciting pre-show performance at the 2019 VMAs, Ava Max takes the stage to perform her chart-topping singles "Torn" and "Sweet but Psycho."
08/26/2019
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03:17

CNCO - "De Cero"

CNCO electrifies the crowd with their unique vocal talents as they perform their latest single "De Cero" at the 2019 VMAs pre-show.
08/26/2019
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03:04

Megan Thee Stallion - "Hot Girl Summer" & "Cash S**t"

Rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion rocks it at the 2019 VMAs by performing her hits "Hot Girl Summer" and "Cash S**t" for a pumped-up pre-show crowd.
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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03:11

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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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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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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03:30

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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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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03:37

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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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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03:59

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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03:35

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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03:23

Normani - "Motivation"

Normani takes the stage at the 2019 VMAs to perform her hit single "Motivation."
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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03:40

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
Performance
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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