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Beyonce and Rihanna most tweeted topics during MTV VMAs
Posted On Aug 29 2016
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“That’s why I called her”, West said, a statement pointing to his recorded phone call with the pop star about the lyrical content of the single that dominated headlines throughout the summer.
“The first time I met Robyn Fenty was in 2005”, he said, referencing the first video they shot together. Compared to a lot of the episode’s stars, Teyana wasn’t insufferable and early on established herself as someone who knows what she wants, even if it’s a bit over the top compared to the rest of our lives.
I am Kanye West, and that feels really great to say, especially this year.
But was there any artistic moment that felt more that way than Beyoncé’s performance, an arresting live medley from Lemonade that, if anything, might have been even more technically impressive than its source material?
Alessia Cara, up for Best Pop Video, performed on the pre-show with her friend Troye Sivan, and told ABC Radio that she’s getting used to attending awards shows since she broke out big a year ago with her hit “Here”.
Drake also posted a selfie of himself kissing Rihanna on the cheek and wrote on Instagram, “This is a night for us all to be thankful for what you have done for us!”
“When I think about the Vanguard Award and receiving this tonight, all I could think of was my country”. Drake leaned in to present her with her Video Vanguard Award and appeared to go for a kiss.
“My success, it started as my dream”.
“She’s a living, breathing legend in our industry”.
Fans who picked up on the Venus symbol commented that it was the ideal close to Formation, a song celebrating black womanhood. The singer surpassed Madonna’s record for most VMAs, and her moon man for best female video in particular was a major coup considering the strong crop of nominated artists this year – including Adele, who was a no-show for the festivities.
Although West’s Fade video left members of the audience aghast, many moments fell flat. According to the presenter, rap icon Puff Daddy, the Toronto star got stuck in NY traffic.
