VMAs 2024: Taylor Swift Makes History as Most Awarded Solo Artist

VMAs 2024 Highlights

Taylor Swift received her 30th moon person at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards last night, becoming the most awarded solo artist in VMAs history and tying Beyoncé's record for the most career VMAs of all time. Swift collected seven total trophies at the 2024 VMAs on Sept. 11, including the biggest award of the night, video of the year.

Her collaboration with Post Malone on the album “The Tortured Poets Department,” titled “Fortnight,” won song of the summer, best collaboration, best editing, and best direction, in addition to video of the year. Swift herself won artist of the year and best pop artist.

Swift vs. Beyoncé

Swift's impressive seven new trophies tied her for the most wins overall, as reported by MTV. This achievement makes her the most awarded solo artist ever, while tying her with Beyoncé, who has won 26 VMAs as a solo artist, along with two with Destiny’s Child and two with her husband, Jay-Z, as The Carters, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Despite the fierce competition, both Swift and Beyoncé were nominated for the most iconic VMAs performance, which was ultimately claimed by Katy Perry, who also received this year’s Video Vanguard Award.

Legacy of Awards

Over the years, Swift has secured moon people for hits like “You Belong With Me,” “Blank Space,” “You Need to Calm Down,” and “Anti-Hero.” In contrast, Beyoncé has received VMAs for iconic tracks like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and “Formation.” For more details on this remarkable event, visitors are encouraged to check out the original sources.