Just 13 Extremely Pure Moments From The 2024 VMAs

1. When Chappell Roan won Best New Artist and dedicated the award to drag artists who inspire her and the queer and trans people who "fuel pop." She also gave a shoutout to all the queer kids in the Midwest. "I see you, I understand you because I’m one of you. And don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t be exactly who you want to be":

2. When Taylor Swift said Post Malone is so polite that it took forever for him to stop calling her "ma'am," and he leaned toward the microphone and said, "Yes, ma'am":

3. When Lil Nas X and Halle Bailey were smiling so big:

4. When Sabrina Carpenter paid tribute to Madonna by wearing the exact dress she wore over 30 years ago:

5. When Megan Thee Stallion braved a snake in a quick recreation of Britney Spears's iconic 2001 VMAs performance:

6. When Sasha Colby introduced Chappell Roan by saying, "Your favorite drag queen's favorite artist, here is my daughter, Chappell Roan!":

7. When Shawn Mendes brought his sister, Aaliyah Mendes:

8. When Katy Perry performed all her greatest hits...

9. ...and Taylor Swift danced along:

10. When Flavor Flav and Lil Nas X looked like they were having a blast together:

11. When Sabrina Carpenter paid tribute to Britney Spears's "Oops!…I Did It Again":

12. When Danna Paola and Karol G got this cute pic together:

13. And finally, when Flavor Flav gave Jordan Chiles a bronze clock to replace the Olympic bronze medal that was stripped away this summer:

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