The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards aired last night, in a show that felt like a throwback to its golden era. The evening was lenghty, filled with reunions, speeches, and incredible performances. Some of the biggest celebrities were in attendance, including Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj, with there being some surprises were in store, like an N’SYNC reunion. When it comes to performances, Shakira wowed audiences with a medley of some of her greatest hits, and Karol G took a break from her tour to perform some of her newest songs, “Ta OK” and “Oki Doki.” Aside from the great clips that came out of the evening, many records were broken, including the fact that women took Moon Man statues in the show’s four most important categories. That’s a first in VMA history.
Scroll down to have a look at some of the records that were broken at last night’s VMAs:
© GettyImagesShakira at the 2023 VMAs
© GettyImagesTaylor Swift at the VMAs
Taylor Swift broke multiple records. She extended her lead as the artist who’s won the most Video of the year awards, winning her fourth Moon Man for “Anti Hero.” She became the first artist ever to win this award in a row. She also tied David Fincher and Spike Jonze as Best director winners, and tied No Doubt, Ariana Grande, and N’SYNC for most awards won for Best Pop video.
Swift also became the first most awarded female artist in one night, and the second most awarded artist in VMA history. She’s second to Beyonce.
© GettyImagesNicki Minaj at the 2023 VMAs
Nicki Minaj extended her record as the most awarded artist in the Best Hip Hop category. She’s won five times.
© GettyImagesAnitta at the 2023 VMAs
Lastly, Anitta tied Rosalia as the most awarded female artist in the Best Latin category. She also became the first artist to win this award two years in a row.
