The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) was a night to remember. The show was packed with some nostalgic vibes, sizzling red carpet fits, and viral moments back-to-back. If you missed out, don’t worry — we got you covered with all the biggest highlights from the night. Keep scrolling for a full recap!
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Lady Gaga Secures Artist Of The Year Award At MTV VMAs
Lady Gaga kicked off the night strong taking home the 2025 MTV VMA Artist of the Year Award. She went head-to-head with heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd. Gaga had her lil’ monsters gagged when she appeared on stage, dedicating her speech to her fans and her fiancé, Michael Polansky. And of course, she ATE with her look too — rocking a ruffled purple-accented gown that truly channeled her iconic, edgy energy!
That's #VMA Artist of the Year winner to youuu 🏆 Congrats to @LadyGaga! pic.twitter.com/bQdzK829ZA
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 8, 2025
Summer Walker & Her Mystery Date Have The Internet Asking What’s Tea?
Summer Walker had internet detectives zooming in for not one but TWO reasons at the MTV VMAs. The singer popped out on the red carpet with some eye candy on her arm, and fans instantly started debating if he was giving zaddy energy. The duo even seemed to share a kiss, and yup, we got the footage to back it up. But that’s not all.. Summer served and slayed while seemingly paying homage to Pamela Anderson’s iconic 1999 VMAs look, but putting her own spin on it with a fuzzy teal blue hat and sparkling capri pants. She really committed to her look, adding a matching purse and cotton candy. She even gave her lil’ yeah yeah a taste of the sweet treat. We see you, Summer!
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Busta Rhymes Sets The Stage On Fire & Accepts The Rock The Bells Visionary Award
Busta Rhymes had the crowd lit with a star-studded performance before accepting the ‘Rock The Bells Visionary Award.’ He made history as the first rapper ever to snag the honor. Busta ran through some of his throwback hits alongside some big names to help him turn up the show even more. Joyner Lucas shocked the crowd when he popped out. Papoose also slid through for Busta’s ‘Touch It Remix,’ and GloRilla did her big one, spitting a few bars with him for ‘Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.’
