In a night brimming with unexpected moments, Taylor Swift emerged victorious, claiming the ultimate honor at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for her mesmerizing “Anti-Hero” music video.
Pop sensation Taylor Swift stole the spotlight at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, clinching a remarkable nine trophies and securing the coveted top prize for her chart-topping anthem “Anti-Hero.”
Taken from Swift’s 2022 album “Midnights,” “Anti-Hero” candidly delves into a cascade of insecurities, featuring a chorus that candidly declares, “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.”
In an awe-struck moment on stage during a break from her record-breaking Eras Tour, Swift clutched the prestigious Moon Person statuette for Video of the Year, exclaiming, “This is unbelievable. The fact that this is a fan-voted award means so much to me.”
This marks Swift’s second consecutive victory in the Video of the Year category, following her win last year for the extended version of the breakup ballad “All Too Well.”
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Swift’s phenomenal nine awards on this particular evening tied the record for the most VMA wins in a single night, a distinction acknowledged by MTV. These accolades spanned Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year, amplifying her lifetime VMA tally to 23, second only to Beyoncé.
At the outset of the evening at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, the 33-year-old pop sensation expressed her admiration as she received the Pop Video Award from members of the 1990s boy band NSYNC, who had won the same accolade two decades ago. “I had your dolls!” Swift quipped to band members, including Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake. “You are pop personified. So to receive this from your golden pop hands, it’s too much.”
In addition to Taylor Swift‘s triumph, rapper Ice Spice emerged as the Best New Artist, while Stray Kids, a band formed through a reality show, secured the Best K-Pop Award, and SZA claimed the Best R&B Video for “Shirt.”
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The inaugural VMA for Afrobeats music went to Rema and Selena Gomez for their collaborative track, “Calm Down.”
The star-studded ceremony showcased a lineup of incredible performers, including Demi Lovato, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Wayne, and the charismatic host Nicki Minaj. Notably, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs took center stage and was honored with the prestigious Global Icon award.
Minaj, whose electrifying presence earned her the title of Best Hip Hop Video, also teamed up with legends like Grandmaster Flash and LL Cool J, alongside other influential figures in the rap world, for a sensational multi-song tribute commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The tribute culminated in a vibrant rendition of Run DMC’s iconic “Walk This Way.”
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Adding to the night’s accolades, Colombian pop sensation Shakira received the esteemed Video Vanguard Award in recognition of her remarkable 20-year career. After delivering a bilingual medley of her chart-topping hits, including “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever,” the singer expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her dedicated fan base.
“Thank you so much for being my army and helping me conquer all my challenges,” she humbly declared.
In a later moment of celebration, Shakira and fellow Colombian artist Karol G clinched the award for Best Collaboration with their hit track “TQG,” solidifying their status as musical powerhouses.