Iconic VMA Performances For 30 Minutes Straight 😍 MTV

From Taylor Swift’s unforgettable 2019 version of “You Need To Calm Down / Lover” to One Direction’s 2012 rendition of “One Thing,” the VMAs have had countless iconic performances. To prepare for the 2022 MTV #VMAs, here’s a look back at some performances from years past. Don’t miss the MTV Music Video Awards, live on August 28 at 8p.
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[@harshada4412]

taylor turning vmas into her concert when she sang lover is my new fav thing

[@Kxiiieq]

Taylor is so nice for letting them give out their awards during her concert!

[@Swiftie_Edits1989]

Ikr! Lol

[@anaribeiro6772]

I love how fast taylor can go from an upbeat pop performance to only her voice and guitar. Her fame really overshadows her talent, one of the best performers alive

[@lonelyhorse5313]

LMAO

[@newname3021]

@@lonelyhorse5313I know that was my reaction to them calling her one of the best performers alive 😂😂 they only do mainstream clearly

[@bangt7n]

@@newname3021 literally💀

[@youvensoobrayen9789]

Lol😂

[@averysteele2799]

@@lonelyhorse5313bud clearly you havent heard about the eras tour the highest grossing tour ever where she preforms 45 songs for 3 hours straight…thats a good performer

[@zocha1068]

Taylor’s definitely gonna win all the nominations she was voted for

[@chasesecrest5568]

Ong

[@zoljargaI]

00:00 Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down/Lover (2019 VMAs) 05:49 Justin Bieber - Where Are U Now/What Do You Mean? (2015 VMAs) 11:05 Lizzo - Truth Hurts/Good As Hell (2019 VMAs) 14:51 One Direction - One Thing (2012 VMAs) 18:18 Demi Lovato, Iggy Azalea - Cool For The Summer (2015 VMAs) 22:30 Bruno Mars - Gorilla (2013 VMAs) 25:58 Justin Bieber - U Smile/Baby/Somebody To Love (2010 VMAs)

[@katyperryqueenofflop290]

stop embarrassing yourself taylor cant sing or perform, nothing iconic about her except reputation

[@gia42472]

@@katyperryqueenofflop290stop embarassing yourself. what do you think the performance of ybwm VMA 2009 was, right after the iconic moment of " imma let you finish";? Everyone was talking about it the other day in high schools and colleges. What about the iconic "i am sorry I am busy opening up the Grammy's " in British accent was?? What do you think the iconic performance before winning artist of decade was at the AMAs?? What do you think the 22 performance at the bbmas was?? What do you think the cardigan/August performance at the Grammys was? And finally the love story/yntcd at VMAs 2019. You can see she turned the whole award show into concert. Everyone has pink lights as if it's a concert, everyone is waving their hands in the air in sync as if it's a concert. Everyone is singing with Taylor and knows every word as if it's a concert. You can watch fancams of that performance and you would see how everyone knows everything. And don't forget 1989 era. The iconic moment of "i am not jumping off of there, people gettin bitten by snakes, dangerous." She is iconic.

[@thiobillian5727]

Glad demi Lovato cool for the summer is here too :))) more relevant rn tbh

[@thiobillian5727]

@@gia42472 Kanye made that bich famous they said. Mostly Kanye fan lol

[@austinjam3s]

@@katyperryqueenofflop290 you played yourself sis. whats iconic about you? NOTHING! go get some air

[@gabrielachadryckigabi5581]

DEMI LOVATO COOL FOR THE SUMMER WAS INSANE!

[@edwardmartins91]

Demi’s perfomance was everything and more!! ♥️

[@EliDonenfeld-wp7fw]

Everyone performs expect for Taylor was the best

[@darryanslayton8171]

That taylor swuft performance was absolutely amazing! And heartwarming to see everyone dancing and holding eachother ❤❤❤❤ i love it!

[@ytzswift6447]

I see Taylor Swift I clicked ❤️

[@fazlulalam2850]

Me too!!!

[@NeonMUA]

Janet’s tribute to Michael, Missy Rihanna and Bey’s vanguard performances, beyonces lemonade medley and love on top, Gaga’s applause and paparazzi performances… you know. The performances that people actually discuss

[@KinectWars]

They said Iconic not Legendary learn how to read please

[@NazaAlejandro]

@@KinectWars Legendary is Madonna,Britney and Christina. Is Michael and Britney vma 2002 , is Nsync and Michael 2001 . Beyonce vma 2009. Please

[@katyperryqueenofflop290]

stop embarrassing yourself taylor cant sing or perform, nothing iconic about her except reputation

[@NeonMUA]

@@KinectWars and this wasn’t an open conversation for debate. Learn to stay in your place. Which is out of my business.

[@katyperryqueenofflop290]

@@NazaAlejandro CHRISTINA LEGENDARY? 😂😂😂 Beyoncé and Gaga are legends of the century

[@nasrun119]

TAYLOR won the whole package ; visual, vocal, dance and rap. She is the whole group herself.

[@Mr_Abara]

Did you watch the whole clip?

[@TheKingme21]

Sorry but Taylor can’t sing, dance or rap

[@jerrygraves1456]

You had me up untill rap DON'T YOU EVER PUT HER WITH RAP... YOU HAVE TO HAVE LIVED BREATH AND COME FROM RAP. SHE HOT! BIT SHE'S NOT RAP AT ALL WE'RE NOT GIVING OUT MICS LIKE CANDY. WITH ALL RESPECT

[@jardon3004]

Did you not watch Justin’s two performances?

[@saakshishetty7786]

@@jardon3004 nope

[@hazelberry01]

''magically chaotic"" is the best way that i can possibly describe taylor's performance.. and i totally live for it.

[@Novaesrobert]

Demi that’s AMAZING 🤎🤘🏾

[@beingme._.eilonwy4571]

Lizzie got the whole place shaking😂 Everyone was up and dancing. Well done girl

[@saakshishetty7786]

VMAs announce Taylor's performance for this year.

[@saif7583]

FR?!

[@bbbblaise]

Justin’s vocal, dance with kids and drum skills ALL IN ONE PERSON 💜✨

[@legendhernandez6220]

That Lover by Taytay is the best moment.

[@bellojune]

Lizzo performance was everything she really is a super 🌟 her music just makes you feel

[@rydercdaniels4475]

A “super 🌟” and yet Lizzo can’t even sell more than 60,000 copies of an album….super star my ass. Ya’ll give that title to just anybody

[@bellojune]

@@rydercdaniels4475 that is your opinion I don't know who yall are but speaking for myself I love music that makes me feel good idc about sales and all that other ish I just like good music and a good performer, where she came from being homeless and all of her struggles she came a long way she's worked hard in her craft & she believes in herself that's a super star to me & damn near everyone of her songs have been played in movies , commercials etc... she makes ppl feel good as hell with her music nothing else matters she might not be your cup of tea but she do have hits and she makes $$$$ so clearly she isn't doing bad for herself

[@richgebbia3594]

Lizzo’s performance made me feel better than good. One of my favorite live performances on the VMA’s EVER

[@thaylon140]

me too

[@lucaspaixaos22]

TAYLOR 🥰♥️

[@anthonyclark6911]

The fact that Miley’s Slide Away or Midnight Sky performances weren’t on here is a shame. And 2 for Bieber? Psh. Gaga or Bey could’ve filled that slot as well.

[@dontjudgeme20]

That slide away performance with one of the best performances from any artist. PERIOD. Great song Great voices.

[@elroe327]

they said showed iconic performances only not legendary

[@turbobolt1]

It's based on the craze. Bieber had a comeback that year and everyone were excited to see him, that time the performance made a big hit, he cried during the performance bcz it was overwhelming for him to perform after so many years. As u can see on the last u smile , baby , and somebody to love performance- he is very talented, he had control over his singing and the drum play was epic.

[@melomayers1868]

lizzo’s performance made me feel good as hell!! yeah i watched it twice, lizzo & taylor swift just brought the whole room together

[@mayorgregorio2986]

Demi's on fire y'all 🔥🥰

[@henrychuailou9357]

Demi who can toped that performance...it's one of the best 👌 performance I've seen from her and in all vma

[@thevocalstrinity]

THAT TIMES WHEN DEMI LOVATO CRUSED THE VMAs JUST FREAKING LOVE HER 😍🔥

[@im3654]

taylor wins the category in everything, she is amazing in every way 💘💋

[@katyperryqueenofflop290]

stop embarrassing yourself she cant sing or perform, nothing iconic about her except reputation

[@im3654]

oh well, that would be said by someone whose life is not very interesting, so she has to resort to lowering the career of a successful woman

[@annagresham3193]

@@katyperryqueenofflop290 u commented this at least twice whats ur beef bro lmao

[@wbk5727]

@@katyperryqueenofflop290 and Justin ? Can't even move💀

[@buteratellme7194]

Taylor sounds terrible in this performance, shaky and out of breath

[@blugreen123]

I really wish "Lover" would have gotten it's own tour. It would have been amazing!

[@valeriem6090]

People kiss when LOVER is playing was soooo amazing

[@dylanmoran5441]

Yassss iggy and demi💗

[@problemisme]

2019 Taylor Swift Best VMA performance! ❤️

[@TheVictorloves]

Cool for the summer is Iconic🌈🌈

[@denizlovato333]

Demi ate that performance up!! 😋

[@kathypeters3964]

OHHH MYYYY GOOODDDD LIZZOOOOO IS such an inspiration

[@whoiskales]

OMG JUSTIN BIEBER, ONE DIRECTION AND BRUNO MARS sooo amazing

[@ront3062]

Bruno killed his performance 🔥🔥

[@imyours_jay1822]

Lizzo was having a church moment with her music and i love it❤️❤️

[@redred4877]

demi so pretty

[@disha4871]

Felt so nostalgic after seeing my fav forever...one direction at 15:00 ❤️

[@aasthaagrawal1067]

Finally I saw a comment about one direction ❤️ Their reunion would give me all the happiness in the world❤️

[@disha4871]

@@aasthaagrawal1067 yesss ❤️

[@ToriCake95]

@@aasthaagrawal1067 I don't think they're having one.

[@jackpot670]

I was thinking that they were having reunion

[@arhamtahir1020]

14:51 One Direction 🔥

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

well thank you, as a 50 yo man i just saw these big acts of todays music really delivering it....Taylor, Bruno , One Direction and Bieber really impressed me here

[@jolenenguyen8117]

I miss 1D, they were so perfect

[@aias7meletiadis707]

the word straight appearing while Taylor sings you need to calm down is a crime

[@o_m8717]

Tay Tay, my love is still for you. ❤️ What a beautiful soul!

[@hellopinky89]

Lizzo’s performance will always make me cry

[@youngsad8462]

the best and the one that filled me with happiness Lizzo's performance ❤️❤️

[@nselelosinqobile1254]

I just realized that Justin's voice was more smooth when he was younger 👌❤️✨

[@kaceylorrainestaller3]

Bruno Mars & his band GAVE ME CHILLS!!!!❤️‍🔥🔥🔥OMG🤤as they always do!!!

[@kimberlydill8059]

Lizzo is the most replayed of them all.

[@focusjamesfocus4980]

I love all Iconic start with taylor

[@adityawarman9400]

Demi iconic ❤️‍🔥

[@chrishceladita751]

Wow demi is iconic

[@aster.n3018]

1D, JB , Lizzo and Demi's performances were fire🔥❤️

[@angegegel]

Proud Taylor Swift fan here 💖🤭

[@mapetidye]

Taylor Lizzo and Bruno were the best performances in this video!!!!!

[@danieltorres1974]

Table of Contents: 0:00 - Taylor Swift (2019) 5:49 - Justin Bieber (2015) 11:05 - Lizzo (2019) 14:52 - One Direction (2012) 18:19 - Demi Lovato (2015) 22:30 - Bruno Mars (2013) 25:59 - Justin Bieber (2010)

[@ricardosousa5606]

Demi💓

[@ibalofficial2093]

Taylor Swift ❤❤❤

[@yogesh_nagar_]

I miss this Demi Lovato gave us these iconic hits 🥹

[@KLEYMusic]

Demi Lovato e Iggy Azalea fizeram uma performance muito icônica!

[@davidrocha5894]

MILEY CYRUS VMA 2013??????????? the MOST ICONIC performance off all time

[@d.s.1050]

Demi and Iggy Iconic

[@salvadorsara9755]

I'm so glad this morning for I seeing idol Taylor here this vedeo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@levi-rx4eq]

Demi had the best performance in this video

[@remycampued1453]

I love Taylor Swift's performance.

[@kobrownkid1356]

The vmas just turned into a TS concert 😻

[@shoiteislam4636]

Baby justin was everything O my god

[@iky2365]

wow demi lovato really just threw an insane party!!!

[@kennethpatac341]

One Thing slapped me with nostalgia🙂😭

[@queenbetty5703]

16:56 🤣Katy,Riri and Asap 😩

[@yingedm6181]

Can’t believe it’s been years. Sitting alone in my living room hiding from the coronavirus while blasting this song out loud! What a song!💯💪🏾❤✊🏾

[@user-br2ih7rk3e]

Waiting for taylor accepting vanguard award. I think it’ll be very soon. Of course I wanna say Congrats on Nicki😘

[@boihboihi4629]

Katy Perry singing the lyrics wrong got me like omg🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i love it with all the mood 🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@May_tay]

Taylor is a walking slayyyyy!!!!!!! 🙄✨💗

[@turbobolt1]

During the performance Justin Cried, it was an overwhelming moment for him, it was his first stage performance after years of hiatus

[@xaviersanzi]

Demi e iggy fueron tan icónica en su presentación

[@mohammadchos1763]

I liked this video just because of QUEEN TAYLOR

[@samantastrautina6694]

Demi is ICONIC

[@o_m8717]

Lol. Lizzo made it feel like church. What a beautiful performance talented young lady. 😍

[@jet687]

Lover tour would have been one of the greatest.

[@bbbblaise]

The last 2010 omggg my bae 😭😭💜

[@bombeproductions4216]

Lizzo ate it in everything. Sorry but compared to the other performances she SLAYED

[@acates727]

Jacob in the crowd with Carlisle is the most 2012 thing I've ever seen💀

[@Laylovess]

I will forever love Taylor

[@michimaria4586]

YT gave me in an ad right in the midst of Lizzo’s most elevated moment tf

[@issoperfect4075]

Demi Iggy ❤️🔥

[@shubhamagarwal2778]

I saw Taylor Swift i clicked that's her power

[@SingOnStreet]

Spectacular performance. Beautiful vocals. Awesome emotion and passion in your vocals. The music sounded tight. Bravo. Loved it. Encore.💘💝💗

[@luzcari3202]

Justin is the ONLY one that appears in this list twice! He is the best, he is always wins.

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

Just bc mtv put him twice does not mean either of performances were better than the ones they excluded

[@luzcari3202]

@@filipmarinkovic6281 i feel like they put iconic performance from 2010 till now, not from all the legends like briney, michael, etc etc

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

@@luzcari3202 still i listed 2010+ in my comment

[@luzcari3202]

@@filipmarinkovic6281 idc sorry

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

@@luzcari3202 ik but u need to care cuz then it makes no sense to say that he is the best and that always wins

[@jaimedavis439]

those little cloud suits are so cute!!!! and flattering!!!

[@tubagusagay]

DEMIIII

[@kit-kati]

I cant believe that gaga is not in this list- She is the queen of vmas i mean- what a crime 👀

[@whynotlvs1808]

i loved going back in time people used to wnjoy performances without phone

[@angelarii_13]

All these performances are just soo ICONIC. These artists took the VMA's to a whole different level!!! Justin Bieber & Taylor Swift ones r the best for me!!

[@sanjoamigo2921]

this may be irrelevant but to the one who notices, am taking a moment to pray that whatever u're going thru gets better & whatever u're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine. thru ups & downs, success & failures never forget the above almighty is always there spiritually & won't leave behind with u have faith & trust him with all ur heart & everything goes well, wishing everyone have a blessed day ahead. Amen ❣️🙏🏼

[@MiZzBee1]

How can you pray for someone when no one has even commented to you yet??

[@javierrenjifo5963]

Taylor..always Taylor..i love her!!!

[@linayamak5123]

bro the one direction performance made me cry icl

[@turbobolt1]

To everyone saying Justin Bieber didn't deserve that spot lemme tell u t's based on the craze. Bieber had a comeback that year and everyone were excited to see him, that time the performance made a big hit, he cried during the performance bcz it was overwhelming for him to perform after so many years. As u can see on the last u smile , baby , and somebody to love performance- he is very talented, he had control over his singing and the drum play was epic.

[@musicandtrends]

LIzzo brought the house down with that performance and Demi Lovato's track should have been bigger the day it was released - good thing tiktok and reels and here to bring it back to the top of the charts and get some extra streams

[@machadobrenda683]

Stunning ❤

[@luismayorga5893]

Demi iconic hits