NEW YORK The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, a night highlighting music and pop culture, kicked off with heartfelt words in memory of Chadwick Boseman, as host Keke Palmer told viewers the event was dedicated to the Black Panther icon.
Moments after, the Weeknd brought his Blinding Lights" music video where he is bruised and blooded in a red suit to life.
DaBaby, backed by the dance crew Jabbawockeez, also performed, running through several of his hits, including Rock Star."
The shifts artists have made because of the pandemic are reflected in two new categories: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.
Megan Thee Stallion who topped the charts this year with the Beyonc-assisted Savage" and WAP," her viral song with Cardi B earned multiple nominations, including one for artist of the year.