The MTV Video Music Awards, commonly known as the VMAs, are an annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best music videos.

The inaugural MTV Video Music Awards ceremony took place on September 14, 1984, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Madonna is the most awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, with a total of 20 wins.

Michael Jackson's iconic music video for "Thriller" won the inaugural MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1984.

The Best Rap Video category was added to the MTV Video Music Awards in 1989, recognizing outstanding achievements in rap music videos.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won the first MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 1989 for their music video "Parents Just Don't Understand."

Justin Timberlake holds the record for the most MTV Video Music Awards wins for Best Male Video, with a total of four awards.

Beyoncé is the most awarded artist in the MTV Video Music Awards category for Best Female Video, with a total of seven wins.

The Weeknd's music video for "Blinding Lights" won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2020.

Jimmy Fallon has hosted the MTV Video Music Awards the most times, with a total of four hosting gigs.

The Best Lyric Video category was added to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2015, recognizing outstanding achievements in lyric videos.

Taylor Swift's music video for "Blank Space" won the inaugural MTV Video Music Award for Best Lyric Video in 2015.

Beyoncé holds the record for the most MTV Video Music Awards wins for Best Choreography, with a total of four awards.

Lil Nas X's music video for "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects in 2021.

The Best Metaverse Performance category was added to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2022, recognizing outstanding achievements in virtual performances.