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# MTV Video Music Awards 2018 Winners and Nominees
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/mtv-video-music-awards-2018-winners-and-nominees/
- Published: 2018-08-21T09:08:00.000Z
- Updated: 2018-08-21T09:08:00.000Z
- Description: The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards were held last night at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Madonna was attacked on Twitter for her tribute to Aretha Franklin. Despite performances by. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/08/mtv-video-music-awards-2018-winners-and-nominees.html]
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[![image from upload.wikimedia.org](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad38aeec1200d-200wi "image from upload.wikimedia.org")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad38aeec1200d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards were held last night at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Madonna was attacked on Twitter for her tribute to Aretha Franklin. Despite performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, and more, reviewers panned the show as low on star power. And, oh yeah, there were a bunch of awards given away.

[**MTV Video Music Awards 2018 – Full Winners List**](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/08/mtv-video-music-awards-2018-winners-and-nominees.htm)

**VIDEO OF THE YEAR**Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”– Republic RecordsBruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records**WINNER: Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana” – Syco Music/Epic Records**The Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood EntertainmentChildish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA RecordsDrake – “God’s Plan” – YMCMB/Cash Money/Republic Records**ARTIST OF THE YEAR**Ariana Grande – Republic RecordsBruno Mars – Atlantic Records**WINNER: Camila Cabello – Syco Music/Epic Records**Cardi B – Atlantic RecordsDrake – YMCMB/Cash Money/Republic RecordsPost Malone – Republic Records**SONG OF THE YEAR**Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic RecordsCamila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana” – Syco Music/Epic RecordsDrake – “God’s Plan” – YMCMB/Cash Money/Republic RecordsDua Lipa – “New Rules” – Warner Bros. RecordsEd Sheeran – “Perfect” – Atlantic Records**WINNER: Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – “rockstar” – Republic Records** **BEST NEW ARTIST**Bazzi – iamcosmic/Atlantic Records**WINNER: Cardi B – Atlantic Records**Chloe x Halle – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia RecordsHayley Kiyoko – Atlantic RecordsLil Pump – Warner Bros. RecordsLil Uzi Vert – Atlantic Records**BEST COLLABORATION**Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line – “Meant to Be” – Warner Bros. RecordsBruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic RecordsThe Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment**WINNER: Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – “Dinero” – Epic Records/Nuyorican Productions**Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid – “1-800-273-8255” – Def Jam RecordingsN.E.R.D & Rihanna – “Lemon” – i am OTHER/Columbia Records**PUSH ARTIST OF THE YEAR**JULY 2018 – Chloe x Halle – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia RecordsJUNE 2018 – Sigrid – Island RecordsMAY 2018 – Lil Xan – Columbia Records**WINNER: APRIL 2018 – Hayley Kiyoko – Atlantic Records**MARCH 2018 – Jessie Reyez – Island RecordsFEBRUARY 2018 – Tee Grizzley – 300 EntertainmentJANUARY 2018 – Bishop Briggs – Island RecordsDECEMBER 2017 – Grace VanderWaal – Syco Music/Columbia RecordsNOVEMBER 2017 – Why Don’t We – Atlantic RecordsOCTOBER 2017 – PRETTYMUCH – Syco Music/Columbia RecordsSEPTEMBER 2017 – SZA – TDE/Aftermath/Interscope RecordsAUGUST 2017 – Kacy Hill – Def Jam RecordingsJULY 2017 – Khalid – RCA RecordsJUNE 2017 – KYLE – Atlantic RecordsMAY 2017 – Noah Cyrus – Republic Records**BEST POP** **WINNER: Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records**Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana” – Syco Music/Epic RecordsDemi Lovato – “Sorry Not Sorry” – Island RecordsEd Sheeran – “Perfect” – Atlantic RecordsP!nk – “What About Us” – RCA RecordsShawn Mendes – “In My Blood” – Island Records**BEST HIP HOP**Cardi B ft. 21 Savage – “Bartier Cardi” – KSR/Atlantic RecordsThe Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood EntertainmentDrake – “God’s Plan” – YMCMB/Cash Money/Republic RecordsJ. Cole – “ATM” – Dreamville/Roc Nation/Interscope RecordsMigos ft. Drake – “Walk It Talk It” – Quality Control/Capitol Records**WINNER: Nicki Minaj – “Chun-Li” – Young Money/Cash Money Records** **BEST LATIN**Daddy Yankee – “Dura” – El Cartel Records/UMLE**WINNER:** **J Balvin, Willy William – “Mi Gente” – UMLE/Republic Records**Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – “Dinero” – Epic Records/Nuyorican ProductionsLuis Fonsi, Demi Lovato – “Échame La Culpa” – UMLE/Republic/Island/Universal Music LatinoMaluma – “Felices los 4” – Sony Music Entertainment US LatinShakira ft. Maluma – “Chantaje” – Sony Music Entertainment US Latin**BEST DANCE** **WINNER: Avicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together” – Geffen Records**Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – “One Kiss” – Columbia RecordsThe Chainsmokers – “Everybody Hates Me” – Disruptor Records/Columbia RecordsDavid Guetta & Sia – “Flames” – Atlantic RecordsMarshmello ft. Khalid – “Silence” – RCA Records/Ultra RecordsZedd & Liam Payne – “Get Low (Street Video)” – Interscope Records**BEST ROCK**Fall Out Boy – “Champion” – Island RecordsFoo Fighters – “The Sky Is A Neighborhood” – RCA Records**WINNER: Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes” – KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records**Linkin Park – “One More Light” – Warner Bros. RecordsPanic! At The Disco – “Say Amen (Saturday Night)” – Fueled By Ramen/Atlantic RecordsThirty Seconds to Mars – “Walk On Water” – Interscope Records**VIDEO WITH A MESSAGE** **WINNER: Childish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA Records**Dej Loaf and Leon Bridges – “Liberated” – Columbia RecordsDrake – ‘God’s Plan” – YMCMB/Cash Money/Republic RecordsJanelle Monáe – “PYNK” – Bad Boy Records/Atlantic RecordsJessie Reyez – “Gatekeeper” – Island RecordsLogic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid – “1-800-273-8255” – Def Jam Recordings**BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY**Alessia Cara – “Growing Pains” – Def Jam Recordings – Cinematography by Pau CastejónAriana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records – Cinematography by Scott Cunningham**WINNER: The Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment – Cinematography by Benoit Debie**Childish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA Records – Cinematography by Larkin SeipleEminem ft. Ed Sheeran – “River” – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records – Cinematography by Frank Mobilio & Patrick MellerShawn Mendes – “In My Blood” – Island Records – Cinematography by Jonathan Sela**BEST DIRECTION**The Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment – Directed by Ricky Saix**WINNER: Childish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA Records – Directed by Hiro Murai**Drake – “God’s Plan” – YMCMB/Cash Money/Republic Records – Directed by Karena EvansEd Sheeran – “Perfect” – Atlantic Records – Directed by Jason KoenigJustin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton – “Say Something” – RCA Records – Directed by Arturo Perez Jr.Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood” – Island Records – Directed by Jay Martin**BEST ART DIRECTION** **WINNER: The Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment – Art Direction by Jan Houlevigue**Childish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA Records – Art Direction by Jason KisvardayJ. Cole – “ATM” – Dreamville/Roc Nation/Interscope Records – Art Direction by Miles MullinJanelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel” – Bad Boy Records/Atlantic Records – Art Direction by Pepper NguyenSZA – “The Weekend” – TDE/RCA Records – Art Direction by SZA and SolangeTaylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do” – Big Machine Records – Art Direction by Brett Hess**BEST VISUAL EFFECTS**Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records – Visual Effects by Vidal and Loris Paillier for BufAvicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together” – Geffen Records – Visual Effects by KPPEminem ft. Beyoncé – “Walk On Water” – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records – Visual Effects Supervisor Rich Lee for Drive Studios**WINNER: Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All The Stars” – TDE/Aftermath/Interscope Records – Visual Effects by Loris Paillier for BUF Paris**Maroon 5 – “Wait” – 222/Interscope Records – Visual Effects by TIMBERTaylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do” – Big Machine Records – Visual Effects by Ingenuity Studios**BEST CHOREOGRAPHY**Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records – Choreography by Phil Tayag & Bruno MarsCamila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana” – Syco Music/Epic Records – Choreography by Calvit Hodge and Sara BivensThe Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment – Choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Jaquel Knight**WINNER:** **Childish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA Records – Choreography by Sherrie Silver**Dua Lipa – “IDGAF” – Warner Bros. Records – Choreography by Marion MotinJustin Timberlake – “Filthy” – RCA Records – Choreography by Marty Kudelka, AJ Harpold, Tracy Phillips, and Ivan Koumaev**BEST EDITING**Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records – Editing by Jacquelyn LondonThe Carters – “APES\*\*T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment – Taylor Ward and Sam OstroveChildish Gambino – “This Is America” – mcDJ / RCA Records – Editing by Ernie GilbertJanelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel” – Bad Boy Records/Atlantic Records – Editing by Deji Laray**WINNER: N.E.R.D & Rihanna – “Lemon” – i am OTHER/Columbia Records – Editing by Taylor Ward**Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do” – Big Machine Records – Editing by Chancler Haynes for Cosmo