Taylor Swift Takes Home 7 VMA Trophies this 2024: An Inside Look

Taylor Swift won Video of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with her popular single “Fortnight,” which stars Post Malone, therefore bringing home the biggest trophy of the night. The song, which was well-known for its beautiful pictures and engaging lyrics, drew both critics and fans, therefore ensuring Swift one of the most sought-after honors of the evening. Swift, who has long been hailed for her visual prowess in music videos and storytelling, showered enormous thanks throughout her victory speech.

In a moving gesture for his constant support during the music video filming, Swift sincerely thanked her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. “Everything this man touches turns to happiness, fun, and magic,” Swift said, radiating affection as she spoke of Kelce, allegedly on set during the video filming. Though much media speculation has focused on the couple’s relationship, Swift’s emphasis on Kelce’s influence on her creative process brought it to the forefront.

Swift’s Call to Action: Voter Registration

Turning her focus to a more melancholy topic during her victory speech, Swift used her position to motivate her admirers to register to vote before the 2024 U.S. presidential contest. One of the most politically active celebrities of recent years, Swift urged her audience—especially those above eighteen—to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Though she avoided talking especially about Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy, Swift’s backing of Harris—which happened the night before former President Donald Trump’s presidential debate—has been making headlines.

With thirty wins, Swift tied with Beyoncé for the most-awarded artist in MTV VMA history, strengthening her reputation. With 14 VMAs overall, another titan in the music industry, Eminem, claims the most wins among male artists.

Swift and Post Malone Celebrate Best Collaboration Win

Working on “Fortnight” together, Taylor Swift and Post Malone proved to be a fan favorite since the pair also won the Best Collaboration award early on today. Accepting the prize from Flavor Flav and Olympian Jordan Chiles, they presented the star-studded occasion as yet another fascinating experience.

Swift first rejoiced at her triumph then thought of the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. “I have just been thinking about what happened 23 years ago, everyone who lost a loved one and everyone that we lost, and that is the most important thing about today,” she said, clearly recalling the people the disaster claimed. 

Swift didn’t miss the opportunity to pay Post Malone respect during her speech; their friendship was long-standing and highly awaited. “Post Malone is everybody ‘s favorite person to collaborate with, for a reason,” Swift said. “It took years for me to have him stop calling me ma’am.” The playful banter between the two artists transformed the stage into a venue for showcasing their musical compatibility as well as their relationship.

Beautiful Victory and Performance by Chappell Roan

One of the most talked about incidents of the evening was when Chappell Roan brought the much sought-after Best New Artist award home. Wearing brilliant chain mail, Roan paid a heartfelt homage to the drag performers who inspire her and the gay and trans communities pushing the envelope of mainstream music. Roan answered, obviously moved as she picked the medal from her diary, “Thank you for listening.”

Dressed in full armor and with a medieval-inspired backdrop, Roan also performed brilliantly on stage. While her knights-dressed dancers battled during her “Good Luck, Babe,” Roan captivated the audience with a blazing crossbow fired at castle gates. Her theatrical flair and dedication to provide outstanding performances were highlighted in this amazing production.

Sabrina Carpenter excels with Song of the Year Win

Sabrina Carpenter, who won Song of the Year, also stood out as the evening’s highlight with her chart-topping hit “Espresso.” Carpenter praised her supporters in her victory speech since her summery songs had caused ripples in the mainstream music scene. Carpenter said, “This is really special,” then thanked the audience for their support. Her inspiration, she teasingly linked to “me-espresso,” pointing out the song’s playful moniker.

Earlier in the evening, Carpenter wowed the crowd with a mix of her well-known songs, “Please Please Please,” “Taste,” and “Espresso. Her performance brought attention to her vocals and entertainment value as well as her vivid dancing coupled with a moon man and an alien.

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The 2024 virtual awards–Women Dominate

This year’s VMAs most definitely honored female excellence as women run the night in both performances and accolades. Tyla carried the Best Afrobeats medal home, while Katy Perry got the prestigious Video Vanguard trophy, therefore indicating a career turning point. Perry sang an incredible eight-song medley featuring “Roar,” “California Gurls,” and “Teenage Dream,” including her best songs. After accepting the award from her friend Orlando Bloom, Perry quipped sarcastically, “I did that all on the first day of my period, can you believe it?”

Inspired by earlier awardees like Shakira, Beyoncé, and Madonna, the 2024 Video Vanguard Award validated Perry’s position as among the most potent performers of her generation. Perry also pointed to her new song, “I’m His, He’s Mine,” a collaboration with Doechii that samples the Crystal Waters classic, “Gypsy Woman,” for listeners.

Eminem and Megan Thee Stallion add to the Night’s Highlights

That evening also, rap kings gave amazing performances. Supported by an army of lookalikes, Eminem began the show combining his favorites “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me,” while Megan Thee Stallion made her presenting debut. Megan’s deft comedy was clear when she stated, “voluptuous Megan awards,” the VMAs should be called. Later, she delighted the audience with a dynamic performance attesting to her reputation as among the best female rappers.

Each presenting their strongest hits, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, and Anitta carried a taste of Latin fire to the VMAs stage. Anitta’s medley of “Paradise,” “Alegria,” and “Savage Funk” garnered her the Best Latin prize; Karol G’s performance of “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” set the stage ablaze.

MTV’s homage to VMA History

Along with honoring the present, the 40th MTV Video Music Awards recognized the rich legacy of the program. Throughout the evening, MTV showed well-known flashbacks from prior VMAs including Madonna’s creative “Like A Virgin” performance and Britney Spears’s renowned performance containing an albino python.

On Long Island at UBS Arena, the evening’s major stars were The audience eagerly anticipated every new performance and award, therefore generating a real excitement for what the next forty years of the VMAs would bring.

Swift’s record-tying thirtieth victory and her commanding presence all through the evening had her supporters buzzing about what she would do next. As Swift approaches shattering the all-time VMA record, her reputation as among the greatest musicians in history keeps growing. Every concert and honor helps Taylor Swift redefine what it means to be an artist in the continually shifting music industry of today.