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2024 MTV EMAs: Taylor Swift Sweeps Awards & Busta Rhymes Honored as Global Icon

From Swift’s Victories to Iconic Performances, Highlights from the 30th Anniversary MTV EMAs in Manchester

The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards lit up Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena on November 10, celebrating its 30th anniversary with a dazzling night of music and iconic performances. Hosted by Rita Ora for a record-breaking third time, the event brought together some of the industry’s top names, with fans worldwide tuning in via MTV UK, Channel 5, Pluto TV, and, starting November 12, on Paramount+.

Taylor Swift was the evening’s top winner, taking home four awards, including Best Artist, Best Video for her hit “Fortnight,” Best Live, and Best US Act. This marks her second consecutive year leading the nominations, solidifying her global influence and fan-favorite status. Other notable nominees included Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lisa, and Ayra Starr, each with four nominations.

In addition to Swift’s wins, the ceremony honored rap legend Busta Rhymes with the Global Icon Award, a tribute to his impactful music career. The Pop Pioneers award went to the iconic Pet Shop Boys, celebrating their lasting contributions to the pop music genre. Regional awards also recognized artists like Shawn Mendes as Best Canadian Act and Yeri Mua as Best Latin America North Act.

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The star-studded event also featured live performances by artists such as Benson Boone, RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims, and Tyla, showcasing the diversity and talent that define today’s music scene. This year’s EMAs not only highlighted incredible performances and achievements but also invited fans to celebrate alongside their favorite artists, creating unforgettable moments in music.

The full list of winners at the 2024 MTV EMAs is: 

BEST SONG

Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)’
Benson Boone – ‘Beautiful Things’
Beyoncé – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Billie Eilish – ‘Birds Of A Feather’
Chappell Roan – ‘Good Luck, Babe!’
Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’ – WINNER

BEST VIDEO

Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)’
Charli XCX – ‘360’
Eminem – ‘Houdini’
Kendrick Lamar – ‘Not Like Us’
Lisa ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’ – WINNER

BEST ARTIST

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Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Post Malone
RAYE
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift – WINNER

BEST COLLABORATION

Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish – ‘Guess’
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – ‘Like That’
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’
Lisa ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’ – WINNER
Peso Pluma & Anitta – ‘Bellakeo’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’

BEST NEW

Ayra Starr
Benson Boone – WINNER
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Teddy Swims
The Last Dinner Party
Tyla

BEST POP

Ariana Grande – WINNER
Billie Eilish
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift

BEST AFROBEATS

Asake
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Rema
Tems
Tyla – WINNER

BEST ROCK

Bon Jovi
Coldplay
Green Day
Kings Of Leon
Lenny Kravitz
Liam Gallagher – WINNER
The Killers

BEST LATIN

Anitta
Bad Bunny
KAROL G
Peso Pluma – WINNER
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira

BEST K-POP

Jimin – WINNER
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
Lisa
NewJeans
Stray Kids

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Fontaines D.C.
Hozier
Imagine Dragons – WINNER
Lana Del Rey
Twenty One Pilots
Yungblud

BEST ELECTRONIC

Calvin Harris – WINNER
David Guetta
Disclosure
DJ Snake
Fred Again..
Swedish House Mafia

BEST HIP-HOP

Central Cee
Eminem – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott

BEST R&B

Kehlani
SZA
Tinashe
Tyla – WINNER
Usher
Victoria Monét

BEST LIVE

Adele
Coldplay
Doja Cat
RAYE
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Travis Scott

BEST PUSH

Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Jessie Murph
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM – Winner
Mark Ambor
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
The Warning
Victoria Monét

BIGGEST FANS

Anitta
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Charli XCX
Katy Perry
Lisa – WINNER
Nicki Minaj
Sabrina Carpenter
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

Central Cee
Charli XCX
Chase & Status
Dua Lipa
Hozier
RAYE – Winner

GLOBAL ICON

Busta Rhymes

POP PIONEERS

Pet Shop Boys

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