Taylor Swift Makes MTV VMAs History As Most Awarded Solo Artist; Check Out All Moon Person Trophies She Took Home This Year

Taylor Swift dominated the 2024 MTV VMAs, winning seven awards and becoming the most awarded solo artist in the award show's history, surpassing Beyoncé with 30 Moonmen to her name.

By Seema Sinha

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 | 03:44 PM IST | 71K

Taylor Swift at the 2024 MTV VMAs (Getty Images)

The 2024 VMAs winner’s list highlights Taylor Swift as the clear dominator. The singer, who first announced her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, during the Grammy Awards on February 4 and released it on April 19, took home seven awards at the 40th MTV Video Music Awards held at the UBS Arena in New York on September 11.

By claiming multiple Moonmen on Wednesday night, Swift became the most-awarded solo artist in the history of the award show, surpassing Beyoncé. The Cowboy Carter hitmaker had previously held the record with 26 VMA accolades, but Taylor’s golden streak pushed her to the top with 30 wins.

Taylor Swift’s 2024 VMAs Wins

Video of the Year

Swift won Video of the Year for Fortnight, her collaboration with Post Malone. The track serves as the lead single from The Tortured Poets Department.

Other nominees:

Ariana Grande — We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)
Billie Eilish — Lunch
Doja Cat — Paint the Town Red
Eminem — Houdini
SZA — Snooze

Unsurprisingly, Swift took home the Artist of the Year award.

Other nominees:

Ariana Grande
Bad Bunny
Eminem
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA

Swift and Post Malone triumphed in this category for Fortnight. While accepting the award, Swift praised Post Malone as the most talented and down-to-earth person, making him everyone's favorite collaborator.

Other nominees:

Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA — Rich Baby Daddy
GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion — Wanna Be
Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll — Wild Ones
Jungkook ft. Latto — Seven
Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen — I Had Some Help

Swift took the win for Best Pop, beating an impressive roster of artists.

Other nominees:

Camila Cabello
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae

Swift won Best Direction for Fortnight, adding another accolade to her collection.

Other nominees:

Ariana Grande — We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) (Directed by Christian Breslauer)
Bleachers — Tiny Moves (Directed by Alex Lockett & Margaret Qualley)
Eminem — Houdini (Directed by Rich Lee)
Megan Thee Stallion — BOA (Directed by Daniel Iglesias Jr.)
Sabrina Carpenter — Please Please Please (Directed by Bardia Zeinali)

Fortnight was edited by Chancler Haynes, securing Swift another victory.

Other nominees:

Anitta — Mil Veces (Edited by Nick Yumul)
Ariana Grande — We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) (Edited by Luis Caraza Peimbert)
Eminem — Houdini (Edited by David Checel)
LISA — Rockstar (Edited by Nik Kohler)
Sabrina Carpenter — Espresso (Edited by Jai Shukla)

Swift also took home the Song of the Summer award for her collaboration with Post Malone, Fortnight.

Other nominees: