Taylor Swift Crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

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Taylor Swift Crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
TAYLOR SWIFT
Written By : Leah De-Graft Takyi

Taylor Swift has been named Artiste of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the pop industry. The announcement was made during a commercial break. The 34-year-old superstar triumph over formidable contenders including Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Eminem, and SZA.

The awards was held at the UBS Arena in New York, the awards show was a night to remember, with Swift leading the nominations with an impressive total of 12, primarily for her hit single FORTNIGHT. A collaboration with Post Malone, which took the music world by storm, and an accompanying black-and-white video, which featured actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles.

Swift’s success at the event was not limited to her winning Artiste of the Year award. She also snagged trophies for Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Song of the Summer, Best Direction, and Best Editing, thanks to the artistic brilliance behind FORTNIGHT. Accepting the Best Collaboration award alongside Malone, Swift expressed her gratitude, highlighting the immense talent and versatility of her collaborator.

“There is a very clear reason why Post Malone is everyone in music’s favorite person to collaborate with,” Swift said during her acceptance speech. “It is because you are so ridiculously talented. You are so versatile, and you’re the most down-to-earth person,” she said .Post Malone, visibly moved, reciprocated the praise, acknowledging Swift’s dedication and the love she pours into her work.

Throughout the night, she was spotted dancing and singing along to performances by artistes such as Karol G and Katy Perry. A particularly joyful moment captured the pop icon singing TEENAGE DREAM alongside her friend Suki Waterhouse.

As the night came to a close, it was clear that Taylor Swift’s journey continues to inspire, and with her latest accolades, she remains a leading force in the ever-evolving landscape of pop music.

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