The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards broadcasted live on August 20, from New York’s Radio City Music Hall. The most nominated artist was Cardi B, who got 12 nods. The Carters (Beyoncé and JAY-Z) received eight nominations; Drake also got eight, and Childish Gambino got seven.
See full winners below:
Best Collaboration
Jennifer Lopez – “Dinero” [ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B]
Best New Artist
Cardi B
Artist of the Year
Camila Cabello
Best Latin Video
J Balvin – “Mi Gente” [ft. Willy William]
Song of the Year
Post Malone – “rockstar” [ft. 21 Savage]
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”
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
Jennifer Lopez
Video of the Year
“Rockstar” feat. 21 Savage, Post Malone
Best Dance Video
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together”
Best Rock Video
“Whatever It Takes,” Imagine Dragons
Video With a Message
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Best Cinematography
The Carters – “APES**T”
Best Direction
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Best Art Direction
The Carters – “APES**T”
Best Visual Effects
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All The Stars”
Best Choreography
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Best Editing
N.E.R.D – “Lemon” [ft. Rihanna]