MTV Video Music Awards 2021: Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X take top prizes

Updated : Sep 13, 2021 11:25
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The MTV VMAs have officially embraced “Bieber fever”.

27-year-old Justin Bieber, returned to the VMA stage for the first time in six years and took home two awards for Artist of the Year and Best Pop for his single "Peaches."

"Music is such an amazing outlet to be able to reach people and to be able to bring us all together," said Bieber accepting the award.

In a ceremony packed with surprise appearances, live performances and thousands of masked fans, the VMAs celebrated MTV’s 40th anniversary.

Rapper Lil Nas X, a gay, black musician who had a breakout hit with "Old Town Road" two years ago, won video of the year for his gay rights anthem "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)."

Global sensation K-pop band, BTS was named "Group of the Year" and won "Best K-Pop" award for single "Butter". The Bangtan boys sent in their thanks in a video from South Korea.

18 year old American singer Olivia Rodrigo, was declared the Best New Artist.

Rock band Foo Fighters got the Global Icon Award recognizing their 25 years in the music industry.

Also Watch | Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck return to red carpet for the first time in 17 years

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