Highlight of the Night: The 2022 VMAs Was A Night To Remember

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MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards (VMAs) delivered with historic performances, a star-studded black carpet adorned with lavish outfits and nostalgic musical moments that moved today’s artists to tears. Check out why this year’s award show was a night to remember below.
Jack Harlow gave fans another memorable “First Class” performance with artist Fergie. Before Fergie joined him on stage, Jack performed down a fictional first class flight with his fellow celebrity friends like Chloë Bailey, Saucy Santana, Avril Levigne and Lil Nas X.
Speaking of Lil Nas X, his outfit was definitely one to remember. The entertainer continues to level up his awards show outfits. For the VMAs, he opted for a massive black feathered headdress with a ballgown skirt frame to match. He posed the black carpet, serving looks and his infectious personality through each frame.
There were some unusual moments like artist Yung Gravy (we don’t know much about this guy either) taking actress and social media personality Addison Rae’s mom, Sheri Nicole, to the show. The two matched in lavender, happily swapping spit on the black carpet as cameras captured the moment.
In great news, Saucy Santana left it all on the stage during his highly entertaining pre-show performance. He was dressed in a fitted black and gold leotard with a vogue dance number that made the girls want to gag. He and his dancers kept their high energy throughout the entire performance. Saucy Santana is a mega superstar in the making, and he did not disappoint.
Nicki Minaj accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award this year. Her biggest barbs presented the award before she gave a speech, stressing the importance of taking care of your mental health. Nicki also performed her greatest hits as fans affectionately watched, including Lil Nas X who was so happy to be there watching one of his idols.
Check out our favorite moments from the 2022 VMAs below:
1. Jack Harlow & Fergie Sparkle on the Stage
This one is going in my 2022 #VMAs scrapbook
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— MTV (@MTV) August 29, 2022
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2. First Class Flights to the VMAs
i can put you in first classs
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— Chlöe (@ChloeBailey) August 29, 2022
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3. Saucy Santana’s Pre-Show Performance Was *Chef’s Kiss
.@SaucySantana performs LIVE on the #VMAS Black Carpet.
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— The Female MC (@THEFEMALEMC) August 28, 2022
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4. Bad Bunny Makes History
Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin artist to ever take home the artist of the year #VMA https://t.co/t3Ci2yZpCa
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 29, 2022
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5. What’s Going On Here?
Never enough kisses at the #VMAs!!! Isn’t that right, @yunggravy & @sherinicolee? pic.twitter.com/8bn60ppf0L
— MTV (@MTV) August 28, 2022
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6. Nicki Minaj Accepts Her Award
Loving this moment between @NICKIMINAJ and the Barbz who introduced her #NickiVanguard speech at the #VMAs
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— MTV NEWS (@MTVNEWS) August 29, 2022
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7. Lil Nas X Can’t Believe His Eyes
can’t stop thinking about @LilNasX watching @NICKIMINAJ‘s #VMA performance
#NickiVMAs #NickiVanguard pic.twitter.com/y6qsqjszDg
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 29, 2022
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8. Nicki Performed the HITS!
And I will retire with the crown
YES
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No, I’m not lucky, I’m blessed
YES
@NICKIMINAJ #NICKIVMAS #VMAS !!!!
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 29, 2022
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9. We Expect Nothing Less
Lil Nas X shows up and shows out!
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— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) August 29, 2022
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10. Bringing Back the Early 2000’s With This Look
It’s Conan Gray’s lace train and platform heels for me. pic.twitter.com/hX7STFPoua
— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) August 29, 2022
Source:BuzzFeed