This year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) kicked off this past weekend, bringing together a collection of some of this most iconic and successful artists, celebrating new music, housing jaw-dropping performances, and paying homage to musicians who have paved the way for today's generation of music industry professionals.
MTV
Held in Manchester, England and hosted by none other than singer, songwriter, and actress, Rita Ora, this year's show was a night to remember as a myriad of live performances from RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Busta Rhymes, Le Sserafim, Tyla, and more took the center stage for some of their biggest records to date.
In addition to celebrating those who have taken home a massive win for their category, Rita Ora also used the platform to pay an emotional tribute to the late Liam Payne, stating "he brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on this world".
In addition to giving artists their flowers for their well-earned awards, the night was also set to deliver he Global Icon Award to celebrate the massive influence on the music industry as a whole. American rapper, producer, and actor, Busta Rhymes took home this award for over 2 decades worth of industry legacy and for curating some of the biggest albums of all time. His onstage performance featured some of his old school hits, including "Break Ya Neck", "Look At Me Now", "I Know What You Want", and "Touch It". His high energy performance celebrated only a few of the many releases throughout the late 90s to early 2000s, bringing a sense of nostalgic Hip Hop to a wide audience.
iol Entertainment | Bang Showbiz | REUTERS | Phil Noble
This year's winners of the 2024 MTV EMA Awards:
Best African Act
Tyla - Winner
Asake
Ayra Starr
TitoM & Yuppe
Diamond Platnumz
DBN Gogo
Best Asia Act
BINI - Winner
MASDO
Ayra Starr
Sakurazaka46
Diamond Platnumz
ILLIT
Best Australia Act
Sia - Winner
CYRIL
Troye Sivan
Confidence Man
Kylie Minogue
The Kid LAROI
Best Dutch Act
Roxy Dekker - Winner
Son Mieux
Mr. Belt & Wezol
Claude
Jonna Fraser
Best India Act
Mali - Winner
Dee MC & EPR
Armaan Malik
Chirag Todi
Hanumankind
Kamakshi Khanna
Best Israeli Act
Noa Kirel - Winner
Shahar Tavoch
Agam Buhbut
Shahar Saul
Anna Zak
Best Nordics Act
Zara Larsson - Winner
Laufey
girl in red
Swedish House Mafia
Alesso
Best Portuguese Act
Bárbara Bandeira - Winner
Dillaz
Slow J
Bárbara Tinoco
Ivandro
Best Artist
Taylor Swift - Winner
Post Malone
Billie Eilish
RAYE
Beyoncé
Sabrina Carpenter
Best Song
"Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter - Winner
"BIRDS OF A FEATHER" by Billie Eilish
"Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan
"Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone"
"we can't be friends (wait for your love)
"TEXAS HOLD 'EM" by Beyoncé
Best New
Benson Boone - Winner
Chappell Roan
Ayra Starr
Teddy Swims
LE SSERAFIM
The Last Dinner Party
Tyla
Best Live
Taylor Swift - Winner
Raye
Coldplay
Doja Cat
Travis Scott
Adele
Best Push
LE SSERAFIM - Winner
Coco Jones
Jessie Murph
Chappell Roan
Ayra Starr
Flyana Boss
Shaboozey
Laufey
Victoria Monét
The Warning
Teddy Swima
Mark Ambor
Best Collaboration
"NEW WOMAN" by LISA feat. Rosalía - Winner
"Like That" by Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar
"Guess featuring Billie Eilish" by Charli xcx & Billie Eilish
"Fortnight" by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
"BELLAKEO" by Peso Pluma, Anitta
"Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
Best Pop
Ariana Grande - Winner
Billie Eilish
Dua Lipa
Sabrina Carpenter
Charli XCX
Camila Cabello
Taylor Swift
Best Hip-Hop
Eminem - Winner
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Central Cee
Travis Scott
Kendrick Lamar
Best R&B
Tyla - Winner
SZA
Tinashe
USHER
Kehlani
Victoria Monét
Best Alternative
Imagine Dragons - Winner
Hozier
Lana Del Rey
YUNGBLUD
Trenty One Pilots
Fontaines D.C.
Best Rock
Liam Gallagher - Winner
Coldplay
Lenny Kravitz
Green Day
Bon Jovi
Kings of Leon
The Killers
Best Latin
Peso Pluma - Winner
Shakira
Rauw Alejandro
KAROL G
Anitta
Bad Bunny
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris - Winner
Fred Again..
DJ Snake
David Guetta
Disclosure
Swedish House Mafia
Best K-Pop
Jimin - Winner
Stray Kids
NewJeans
LISA
Junk Kook
LE SSERAFIM
Best Afrobeats
Tyla - Winner
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Rema
Tems
Asake
Biggest Fans
LISA - Winner
Katy Perry
Ariana Grande
Nicki Minaj
Charli XCX
Billie Eilish
Beyoncé
Chappell Roan
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
Sabrina Carpenter
Best Video
"Fortnight" by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone - Winner
"we can't be friends (wait for your love) by Ariana Grande
"Houdini" by Eminem
"NEW WOMAN" by LISA feat. Rosalía
"Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar
"360" by Charli XCX
Comments