In MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Monday night Camila Cabello was one of the big winners of 2018, while Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Video Vanguard Award and delivered a J. Lo-brand performance with a medley of all her greatest hits. J.Lo reminds us that she’s still Jenny from the Block.
The VMAs, which has gender-neutral categories, was opened by rapper Cardi B, nabbing Best New Artist kicked off the ceremony in nominations with 10. He also cradling the VMAs signature Moon Man trophy. Nicki Minaj performance th at was very royal to go in line with her album Queen. In an attempt to bridge generations, Post Malone ended the telecast with a performance with the legendary Aerosmith.
The full list of winners below.
Video of the Year
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana”
Best Video With a Message
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Best Collaboration
Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – “Dinero”
Best New Artist
Cardi B
Artist of the Year
Camila Cabello
Best Rock Video
Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes”
Best Dance Video
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together”
Best Latin Video
J Balvin, Willy William – “Mi Gente”
Song of the Year
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – “Rockstar”
Best Direction
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”, Directed by Hiro Murai
Best Art Direction
The Carters – “APES**T”, Art Direction by Jan Houlevigue
Best Visual Effects
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All The Stars”, Visual Effects by Loris Paillier for BUF Paris
Best Editing
N.E.R.D & Rihanna – “Lemon”, Editing by Taylor Ward
Best Cinematography
The Carters – “APES**T”, Cinematography by Benoit Debie
Best Choreography
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”, Choreography by Sherrie Silver
Best Pop Video
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left To Cry”
Best Hip Hop Video
Nicki Minaj – “Chun Li”
Push Artist of the Year
Hayley Kiyoko
Song of Summer
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – “I Like It”
