Just 13 Extremely Pure Moments From The 2024 VMAs

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Chappell Roan's acceptance speech warmed my whole heart.

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":

Chappell is onstage at a public event, wearing a sparkly, hooded outfit and reading from a book while pointing upwards

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":

Post Malone and Taylor Swift on stage, Post Malone in a floral jacket and jeans, Taylor Swift holding an award in a plaid dress

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

Sabrina Carpenter on the MTV VMAs red carpet in an elegant, form-fitting strapless gown, holding a trophy and smiling for the camera

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

Megan Thee Stallion performing on stage wearing a green bikini top, blue skirt, and thigh-high boots, holding a large snake

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...

Katy Perry wears a futuristic lace bodysuit, performing on stage with butterfly wings. A cheering crowd with hands raised surrounds her

9. ...and Taylor Swift danced along:

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

Flavor Flav, John Wall, and Lil Nas X pose together at an indoor event. Flavor Flav points and smiles behind Wall and Lil Nas X, who are seated and smiling

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

Sabrina performs on stage in a sparkly outfit surrounded by dancers dressed as astronauts

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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