Twitter Absolutely Lost It over These Moments at the 2022 MTV VMAs
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Another VMAs, another three hours packed with unforgettable music moments.
The MTV Video Music Awards are known for being one of the more outrageous and raunchy ceremonies of the awards circuit, from the unforgettable fashion to the iconic performances. And, at this year's VMAs, the nominees and performers did not disappoint.
LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow joined forces to host the 2022 ceremony, which was held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. All the stars delivered some major red-carpet looks, from Lil Nas X to Taylor Swift. Viewers were also treated to a bevy of rambunctious performances, including Blackpink, Bad Bunny, and Lizzo.
As per usual, Twitter went wild over the show and offered commentary throughout. Ahead, we've rounded up the best tweets of the night for your post-viewing pleasure.
Lil Nas X wore Harris Reed on the red carpet, and Twitter could not get enough.
It’s giving… it’s giving Cher.
Lil Nas X in Harris Reed F/W 2022 at the MTV #VMAs pic.twitter.com/mEocbpVeFe— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) August 28, 2022
I C O N I C - lil nas x usando harris reed fw22 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/cxEr0DpjXP
— mitcho (@mitchomezzomo) August 28, 2022
HE LOOK GOOD WAIT @lilnasx #vmas pic.twitter.com/fD9VCZm9jL
— naz. (@dojaclouds) August 28, 2022
Jack Harlow's outfit got some astute observations.
jack harlow wearing different suits in different fonts at every event pic.twitter.com/Km70tlVOpw
— 𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒚𝒂 ❦ HUGS HARLEEZY IN 49 DAYS (@missharleezy) August 28, 2022
jack harlow walking around the vmas rn pic.twitter.com/C1DvamsbHu
— Cameron (@cameronnic777) August 28, 2022
People lost it over Fergie's unexpected performance.
GET OFF THAT STAGE JACK THIS IS FERGIE’S MOMENT NOW!
pic.twitter.com/gdS2ISHplO— joão (@houseofwax05) August 29, 2022
Fergie?! Oh y’all might’ve ate with that #vmas #vma pic.twitter.com/yAjQFDgvAi
— 🅺🅸🅽 (@iWasmadeonMarss) August 29, 2022
fergie performing w jack harlow was not in my bingo cards. #VMAs
— 🐈⬛ (@y2ksue) August 29, 2022
Nobody works harder than Jack Harlow’s PR team lmfaooo. First Brandy, now Fergie. Honestly, respect
— M (@embermuna) August 29, 2022
Taylor Swift's off-stage dancing got some love.
WE’RE GETTING TAYLOR DANCING AT AWARD SHOW CONTENT AGAIN NO ONE TALK TO ME#vmas pic.twitter.com/nLfltYpXDX
— 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖 (taylor’s version) 🦋 (@swiftiestanwbu) August 29, 2022
TAYLOR SWIFT DANCING TO LIZZO, SHES SO CUTE I CANT #VMAs pic.twitter.com/YdhqLAZa9Q
— vapid thot (@coneyisInd) August 29, 2022
I think I’m a perfectly normal person and then bam! one photo of Taylor Swift in a sparkly dress and I lose my shit
— irene anna (@enerianna) August 28, 2022
Taylor Swift dancing at award shows again, the world is truly healing pic.twitter.com/ciBWN6O63l
— The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) August 29, 2022
the year is 2022 and taylor swift is back at award show doing her silly little dances. all is right in the world🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/oItDlHqXAz
— liz (taylor’s version) (@AstoundingSwift) August 29, 2022
taylor swift at the vmas today is actually the biggest slay of all slays pic.twitter.com/ZqXhiRorlQ
— carmen 🧸 saw billie (@dontblamecarmen) August 29, 2022
And Dylan O'Brien's sly cameo immediately caught Twitter's attention.
📹 | Taylor Swift and @dylanobrien dancing during @BLACKPINK’s performance #VMAs pic.twitter.com/c7lKCPMrZY
— Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) August 29, 2022
We could all use a lil' more @dylanobrien on the TL #VMAs pic.twitter.com/wgCfzmSxcs
— test_bot_123 (@testbot111222) August 29, 2022
.@dylanobrien cheering for @AvrilLavigne is VERY relatable!!!!! #VMAStanCam pic.twitter.com/xvMUXYUqTL
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 29, 2022
Blinks everywhere couldn't control their happiness at seeing Blackpink take the stage for a history-making performance.
. @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/43ndqWJqmw
— 👩🏾🔬 (@MOMOPOTUS) August 29, 2022
BLACKPINK ATE pic.twitter.com/b4NveBT0By
— 데이브 (@daveypinks) August 29, 2022
blackpink cleared the vmas stage… everytime they step out in america they step with something to prove pic.twitter.com/maAY4T7rrr
— ceo of kory (@korysverse) August 29, 2022
NO ONE IS DOING IT LIKE @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/Iqfy4NZw9u
— 🕷 (@GIRL0VESICK) August 29, 2022
J Balvin's performance featured an interesting cameo from what appeared to be a twerking robot.
What am I lookin at…? A robot twerking…be serious 😭 #vmas pic.twitter.com/oJ0Eq8HO7Y
— Geez (@CraveMePlz) August 29, 2022
That dam robot get down at the @vmas 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
— Nay’Omii ✨✨✨✨ (@twinklemychakra) August 29, 2022
I'm officially old. Watching the #VMAs and there's a twerking robot. I don't get it.
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) August 29, 2022
Why that robot got Meg the stallion knees #VMAs
— Tre_Nutty (@on_his_bullshit) August 29, 2022
Nicki Minaj, who received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, delivered an explosive medley of her greatest hits—to the Barbzs' delight.
When I see Nicki pic.twitter.com/gDdw2WbLB6
— NICKISOICY (@nickisoicy) August 29, 2022
me after 3 seconds of nicki’s performance: #VMAs pic.twitter.com/ZclorxVtbR
— Masca Rayde (@mascarayde) August 29, 2022
me watching this Nicki Minaj performance #vmas pic.twitter.com/s1PmbV7qsd
— Seth Joseph (@SethJoseph95) August 29, 2022
Nicki performance>>> #NickiVanguard #NickiVMAs pic.twitter.com/F8J8bcx8VP
— Barbie 🎀 (@_BarbieMaraj_) August 29, 2022
People weren't too happy about Eminem and Snoop Dogg's NFT performance.
are they really promoting nfts in my face? GET THIS OFF MY SCREEN #VMAs pic.twitter.com/vXlFEk7fTj
— a feral fembot (@thestoneddoll) August 29, 2022
the software engineer animating snopp dog and eminem’s nft performance #vmas pic.twitter.com/AfIrMlrPsf
— drk, fan acc. ☁️ (@bxdtho) August 29, 2022
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And, of course, Bad Bunny's knockout performance got Twitter's seal of approval.
bad bunny could've done watermelon sugar but harry styles could never make titi me preguntó
— vicky (@filmlantsovjoy) August 29, 2022
Bad Bunny !!!#VMAs pic.twitter.com/qwcFsf3I4A
— N'tara ♡ (@Ntara2011) August 29, 2022
IT SHOULD’VE BEEN MEEEEE BENITO #VMAs pic.twitter.com/ZkIYZtKzqN
— Agustinaissance (@tweetymouth7) August 29, 2022
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