MTV VMAs 2025: Complete List of Winners Unveiled!
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The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday, September 7, at New York’s UBS Arena, with LL Cool J as the host. The event saw some of the biggest music artists receiving recognition for their outstanding work. Lady Gaga led the nominations with an impressive 12 nods, including prestigious categories such as Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Song of the Year. Other top contenders included Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Charli XCX.
Numerous stars graced the stage with electrifying performances, including Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Alex Warren, J Balvin featuring DJ Snake, Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Conan Gray, and Tate McRae. The VMAs Extended Play Stage, sponsored by Doritos, featured Bailey Zimmerman featuring The Kid LAROI, Lola Young, and Megan Moroney captivating the audience with their musical talents. Special honourees Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, and Busta Rhymes also delivered memorable performances.
In the coveted category of Video of the Year, nominees such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, ROSÉ, and Sabrina Carpenter vied for the prestigious award. The Artist of the Year category saw fierce competition between Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd, showcasing the incredible talent across the industry.
The Song of the Year category featured a diverse range of nominees, including Alex Warren, Billie Eilish, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Lorde, ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Tate McRae, and The Weeknd, highlighting the exceptional songwriting skills within the industry. The Best New Artist award went to Alex Warren, while other notable finalists included Ella Langley, Gigi Perez, Lola Young, sombr, and The Marías, reflecting the promising newcomers in the music scene.
In the genre categories, artists like Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Justin Bieber, Lorde, Miley Cyrus, and Sabrina Carpenter were recognised in the Best Pop Artist category, celebrating their contributions to the pop music landscape. The Best Hip-Hop award went to Doechii, with standout nominees including Drake, Eminem featuring Jelly Roll, GloRilla featuring Sexyy Red, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J featuring Eminem, and Travis Scott.
The ceremony also honoured artists in categories such as Best R&B, Best Alternative, Best Rock, Best Latin, Best K-Pop, Best AfroBeats, and Best Country, showcasing the diverse sounds and talents within the music industry. From Chris Brown and SZA to Coldplay and Megan Moroney, artists from various genres were celebrated for their exceptional music.
Moreover, awards were presented for Best Album, Best Long Form Video, Video for Good, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Choreography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Group, underscoring the creative and technical excellence in music video production.
Overall, the 2025 MTV VMAs was a night filled with electrifying performances, deserving winners, and recognition of musical talent across various genres. The event highlighted the incredible diversity and creativity present in the music industry, setting the stage for the future of music and entertainment.