Nicki Minaj Accepts the Video Vanguard Award | 2022 VMAs

Nicki Minaj shouts out the Barbz and others who helped her along the way in her Video Vanguard Award acceptance speech. Check out more from the 2022 VMAs here: www.mtv.com/vma
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[@MTV]

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[@littlemixer5629]

omg yalll...MTV ALWAYS SPEAKIN OUR LANGUAGE!!! periodT!!!

[@MrLLLisLivingBarb]

You took down her 2022 performance video

[@xclusiv602]

Where did her vanguard performance go MTV ?? It’s been removed….

[@NCGChildofGod]

Gosh she is so sexy ❤❤

[@AaronMacc25]

🩷

[@barbieclips_]

Normally artists bring up another celebrity to give them the award, but Nicki bringing up the Barbz just shows how much genuine love she has for us🥺🎀💗

[@victorious1929]

That was nothing but love 💗

[@ToReal4sucaz]

Yes I thought she was going to have a celebrity do it

[@carternuciforo4090]

We are celebrities

[@angelacuebasmercado4036]

@@carternuciforo4090 bold and delusional

[@Bikinbottommunch]

She’s got the craziest loving will poison your food and watch you eat it fans on the planet! Lol I love watching them attack ppl who come for her with ZERO reason like how they attack DJ Vlad Santaclaus looking culture vulture self who posted a nasty tea tweet for no reason today of all days!

[@rasheed9705]

“I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here. I wish people understood what they went through. I wish people took mental health seriously, even for the people you think have perfect lives.” - Nicki Minaj

[@lazosims7908]

🥲

[@thomascross8339]

Self-reporting from someone who clearly needs mental healthcare and doesn't get it

[@Chimp.Foo.]

And then proceeds to make of fun whitney

[@o.n]

@@Chimp.Foo. how is referencing making fan? Omg yall will just hate on everything

[@Chimp.Foo.]

@@o.n whitney was high as a kite coked out of her mind embarrassing herself but yes.. out of her successful legendary career.. let's make that the reference right?

[@ilikehamburgerandsprite478]

She didn’t start tearing up until she mentioned the barbz. We mean soooo much to her and she shows it

[@user-bd9uz2xb5k]

Delusional

[@amikop6259]

@@user-bd9uz2xb5k man shut up

[@lexiinextdoor1720]

@@user-bd9uz2xb5k ya muva

[@ilakaizen4926]

Whos barbz?

[@rishikamudgal6867]

@@ilakaizen4926 her fans

[@Annah-mm4nz]

It’s actually called “The MICHAEL JACKSON Video Vanguard Award” !!! Thank you Nicki for humanising these wonderful artists who have inspired us throughout the years. Your humility and grace is beautiful! Love your work x

[@MeMe-ms2ly]

He was a pedophile. But hey he made great music...

[@LJbeauty]

3:59 she silenced the whole crowd #QueenTingz 👸🏽 👑

[@MeMe-ms2ly]

@@LJbeauty mumble rap is so hot right now🤡🤡🤡

[@LJbeauty]

@@MeMe-ms2ly it really is…. I don’t think there’d ever be a female rapper that can’t spit like Nicki. Flow sick like Nicki. There’ll neva be someone to do what she did. Follow in her footsteps.

[@XAMAKA...]

@@LJbeauty where is mumble hot today? It was hot 2 or 3 years ago. But today it's Just boring. Trap music is so boring.

[@neymrswife]

Thank you Nicki for mentioning Michael Jackson. MTV wouldn't even be where it is without him and only him. People always forget what he really meant to the industry.

[@jaylindampeer3389]

Right, king of pop

[@chappy6762]

Yesss

[@goulokeita8323]

Franchement !!

[@fujisamasensei7314]

For sure....MJ was the industry itself..:))..thats is and was the real for moguls. Thats what Prince talking about...

[@metaphoria3]

And Nipsey Hussle if you don’t know about him look him up 👀🙏

[@shivam3vedi]

The way she paused the entire show to get her phone😂queen tingz! i was hoping we’d get to see papa bear😍

[@D.E.V.I_vish]

Lol

[@EternallyIsaiah]

She fr stopped the show for that 😂

[@priyankanagdeve9783]

Yeah ....cute roaster!!

[@SpiderManMCUniverse]

She could’ve took 2 years to get her phone and I’d still be patiently waiting for her/

[@priyankanagdeve9783]

@@SpiderManMCUniverse Aww

[@arado4858]

Most celebrities only own one decade, I'm glad people are still praising her this decade and her music comebacks kill, Nicki has raised me and everyone since 2009-now!!!

[@JayJay-oz5kt]

We really are her sons 🥲

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

Lol 2009 was the end of the decade and 2022 is the beginning of a decade. So that means Nicki has only been here one decade give or take a couple of years. And in that time Cardi B has taken over, Megan Thee Stallion is nippin at her heels, and Doja nearly erased everybody until Attention came out.

[@jetsofaqua2206]

@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743how has Cardi B taken over if her recent singles are struggling for a top 50 debut with huge budgets, promo and expensive music videos. Who’s the last one to have a number 1? Nicki Minaj who’s the last one to have a top 5? Nicki Minaj what’s the topic of this video? Nicki Minaj

[@user-um7kk9wv7i]

​@@jetsofaqua2206okkkk😂😂😂😂 PLP just say anything dumb a** thing

[@weirdowhisper]

2:34 *"I wish ppl took mental health seriously, even for the ppl who we think have the perfect lives."* made me cry coz it's dang true. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

[@Mariaaa_xo]

Nicki mentioning Mariah was everything! The world is finally back on track. “Up out My Face, boy” if you know you know. One of the most iconic collabs, in music history. They did that! 🔥💖

[@Alize.W]

Omg lol and they had a lil American idol beef 😂 But you know how TV producers love stirring up fake drama for views

[@h.sm4rt]

We need part 2!

[@roniandchacha2190]

She forgot katy perry, that’s sad

[@Ramaramama]

Lol they never really fought back then it was all scripted

[@OnlyAl3x]

@@roniandchacha2190 Katy perry wasn’t someone that elevated her career, she was featured in her song. That’s why why Nicki thanked them in different reasons, one for CAREER opportunities (meaning BIG names when she was just starting in the industry and they elevated her to stardom) and features, when she was already established as a household name.

[@marcomanino9172]

This was actually a great acceptance speech. She was so humble and acknowledged all those you she felt contributed to her journey. Respect.

[@drockherb2073]

I mean she’s always great tho 👏🏼👏🏼

[@LJbeauty]

Cardi b better lay low cuz NICKI GOT THIS 🦄

[@cornard18]

She didn't mention Gucci or Waka 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TotallyAwesome315]

@@cornard18 she threw in "everyone that allowed her to feature on their music" when she went up for next hop hop

[@multicrystalizer3830]

Plus she surprisingly even mentioned Mariah Carey tho!?

[@calired7090]

She spent her whole speech showing love to all the folks around her that played a role in her life and career! Great speech Nicki! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Monk10]

Very Humble

[@Mohammed16684]

She forgot lil kim

[@xeronix9774]

@@Mohammed16684 why would she thank someone who tried to destroy her career? this is someone who released a whole mixtape to diss nicki minaj. u rlly think she would mention her in one of her biggest moments as an artist? if lil kim had her way, nicki wouldn't be here right now.

[@Mohammed16684]

@@xeronix9774 oh fair enough.

[@philiq18]

Well-earned! She's easily one of the most influential rappers ever.

[@kittensmitten3287]

I like how she chose her fans to give her her award. That made sense. She definitely deserves this!

[@onelove1446]

yall saw lil nas fan x in the audience ...

[@SpongeB00b_is_a_savage]

I voted for her and I’m happy they gave her an award 💕🦄💅🏼

[@rey254]

I was wondering why the guy behind her was so emotional. I thought they were the cast of some teen show lol

[@bethlehembabayemi361]

@@SpongeB00b_is_a_savage you don't vote for this award

[@mattewwoodward4131]

Ur joking the only thing she diserves is to slammed up on same wing as RKelly and her pedophile uncle after all and u can watch the video UR self on KZbin were she's Brags the how she paid for he 1st album because main stream record companies didn't like her music she paid for it by going out on dates druging them then use Rob there cash and take indesent pics to blackmail them with if a mad did that there wouldt be collecting a reward they be locket up

[@zayn181]

They tried to stop her, they tried to replace her, they tried to end her legacy. But here she is accepting the prestigious Vanguard Award while having the number one song in the country, and STILL breaking records. You can’t replace the QUEEN OF RAP 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ikikeudobong9529]

ON GOD

[@samyljones3871]

Shes is the queen of YTE people rap. SHE IS NOT RAP

[@dreamrose0]

@Avi Sands lee bands sucks moving on

[@holachicaas6624]

@@samyljones3871 She's BEEN the of rap way before rap went mainstream! She had popular mixtapes since 07. If she wasn't the queen of rap why would she be allowed to collab with Foxy Brown?!! Don't speak on something you don't know.

[@Missluna_Speaks]

@@holachicaas6624 I’m sorry do you think rap went mainstream in 07? 😂

[@lawrencelawzz631]

This was a beautiful, heartfelt and humble acceptance speech which shed light to mental health and how artists are treated by the public and the media, she mentioned two legends who have been scrutinized their whole careers even after their unfortunate deaths they're still ridiculed in the media which are Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. She's a very diverse artist and doesn't stick to the status quo of being only a "rapper" but is also a huge Popstar that young people love and heavily look up to which is why it's so beautiful seeing that she chose Barbz (her fanbase) to give her this iconic award and shared this moment with them which is very different than what we usually see artists do. She mentioned artists who helped her during the beginning stages of her career, who saw the potential in her and believed in her to shine on their albums and singles. She's known to being the star of any song she's featured in because she always outshines everyone else in songs and seeing that she acknowledged that and was graceful to thank them is so beautiful to watch. Loved every bit of this speech. Shout out Nicki Minaj you deserve this moment.

[@kieshareeves2737]

This was beautiful

[@urfavbrennan]

3:32 my fav part of the whole speech.😭

[@Wigconic.]

she deserves this vanguard award so much! her music impacted millions of people and she is one of the greatest musician in the world

[@jeannetteacrowder7106]

Stop lying

[@badgirls1954]

i see this inspirational comment and i open up replies and im hit with “stop lying” HELLPP😭😭😭😭💀

[@SpiderManMCUniverse]

@@jeannetteacrowder7106 You can’t lie when stating an opinion. OP never said what they said was factual despite many of us, including myself, agreeing. So just keep scrolling if you don’t agree, clown.

[@benjibenz3199]

Greatest “Musician” is a bit of a stretch now, cmon🤣🤣

[@payt00n]

@@jeannetteacrowder7106 me when I'm delousinal:

[@foodiesasian9613]

Giving respect to Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson.... And telling the importance of mental health. 💕💕💕💕💕💕 Nicki Minaj is the best

[@chelsea9641]

She’s a queen

[@babethpoumpouang5490]

She did the Whitney’s « you better lay low » moment 🤩😉😅😂

[@hleo2121]

@@babethpoumpouang5490 classic

[@dza4137]

MJ’s birthday today (29th) also

[@miapia7229]

Edit: The 29th was MJs birthday 🥳 she got her Vanguard award 🥇 the day before his birthday 🎉.

[@kingdomkulchad5363]

This was a classy and humble acceptance speech. Way to go Nicki!!!

[@MaliaBissh]

You can tell she has been waiting for this moment. I LOVE Nicki, I am so happy for her. She raised a whole generation.

[@Bilnation]

She’s come so far. 15 years into her career, she’s still relevant, still so talented and still so beautiful. Her lyricism has inspired generations and she will forever be the reigning queen of rap.

[@kentadam4013]

no, Cardi almost surpass her

[@viceversamusic]

Lmao

[@rh4709]

@@kentadam4013 Not even close.

[@Msnikki24]

@@kentadam4013 not true Cardi has other things to accomplish before she can be deemed Top dog, not just the songs!

[@multicrystalizer3830]

@@kentadam4013 She's not on Nicki's throne, ain't even a seat away!!

[@panda_ber]

No because when she spoke about mental health I teared up, it's something that no one speaks about, between artists/marketing and the whole music industry. Wise words Nicki

[@Almatuwonneh101]

Fr a lot of people is going through mental health in this era and hardly anyone speak up about it people need to stop judging others base on their mental health it’s not right!

[@mommyissue]

@@Almatuwonneh101 yass so good of her for it

[@NY-rg9br]

Literally everyone speaks about it now. I can't think of a celebrity who hasn't spoken about it

[@pumezaqina1051]

Lol because its Nicki now we must listen....do you listen when Kanye talks about mental health?do ypu feel empathy when he is going through it?

[@rnni5220]

"No because"

[@misfitbritt]

I cant say that I'm a fan of Nicki Minaj... BUT... this was a beautiful speech! It's been a LONG time coming. She deserves it! Congrats 👏

[@mandatorimayhem]

Nik moving past her villian stage into this amazing human being and unapologetically and authentically being herself, legit makes me cry.

[@debbiansimpson4302]

The Queen’s speech was so genuine. She showed love to so many including Beenie man Kanye Whitney and Michael. I love that she brought up MJ! She even spoke on mental health!! She’s unmatched!

[@Almatuwonneh101]

Same I feel like Michael Jackson been forgotten lately and the fact she brought him up speaks volumes because people really need to be reminded who shape the music industry

[@Almatuwonneh101]

He’s the king of pop and that title will never be stripped away from him what the industry done to Michael and Britney was horrible words can’t even explain how saddened I feel for those 2

[@raczgreen6053]

They can never erase MJ as the real king of pop...✌️ RIP! MJ & Whitney

[@lmmjm10377]

I mean she had to mention MJ because this award is named by him the "Michael Jackson vanguard award"

[@raczgreen6053]

@@lmmjm10377 They technically pulled MJ's name from the award ever since dirty Oprah did that false MJ documentary.

[@jade839]

The part about mental health made me tear up. That's so important. We never know what these artists or anybody we meet are going through quietly behind the scenes. I'm so happy for Nicki finally getting her flowers! Papa Bear has an amazing mother. 💕

[@canalfimdostemposoficialgl9347]

URGENT I WAS A TRANSSEXUAL AND ASKED GOD TO SHOW ME IF HELL WAS REAL. And God took me THERE. MY SOUL LEFT MY BODY AFTER I LAY IN BED, THEN MY SOUL STARTED DESCENDING TO HELL, IT WAS A TERRIBLE ABYSS WHEN I WENT DOWN AND I FELT VERY AFRAID. I HEAR SCREAMS OF DESPAIR. I SAW THOUSANDS OF SOULS FALLING DESPERATE AND WITH SCARED EYES. I SAW MY GRANDFATHER WHO DIED OF HEART INFARCTION BECAUSE HE DRINK A LOT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES! MY GRANDFATHER WAS CRAGGING ACROSS THE FLOOR AND ASKING ME FOR HELP. I ALSO SAW A WOMAN IN HELL, SHE WAS TORTURED, I SAW BIG NAILS UNDER HER FEET, SHE WAS TORTURED BY DEMONS! AND WHEN SHE STOPPED DANCING THE NAILS ENTERED HER BONES AND FEET! SHE LOOKED AT ME WITH A DESPERATE LOOK. I SAW MANY HORRIBLE THINGS IN HELL. THEN I RETURNED TO EARTH AND CALLED A FRIEND AND MY MOTHER TO TELL ME EVERYTHING I SAW. I was trembling and desperate with fear THAT I had seen so many terrible things in hell. TODAY I READ THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE, I AM A CHRISTIAN, I FOLLOW THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE WORD OF GOD, BECAUSE THE HOLY BIBLE OF CHRISTIANS TEACHES YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! YOU MUST REPENT AND CONVERT FROM YOUR SINS TO LIVE IN HEAVEN! YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE JESUS ​​CHRIST AS ONE AND SUFFICIENT SAVIOR OF YOUR LIFE. NO ONE GOES TO GOD WITHOUT GOING THROUGH JESUS ​​CHRIST! GOD THE FATHER, SON JESUS ​​CHRIST, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD! THE HOLY TRINITY. HELL IS TERRIBLE AND CRUEL YOU CAN'T GO THERE. JESUS ​​CHRIST LOVES YOU SO MUCH AND SO DO I. THANKS FOR READING THIS MESSAGE. TODAY I ASSUME MY BOY IDENTITY, I'M NO LONGER TRANSSEXUAL JESUS ​​CHRIST HAS SET ME FREE! I REMOVED THE SILICONE PROSTHESIS, I CUT MY HAIR THAT WAS FULFILLED, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT JESUS ​​CHRIST WILL COME BACK TO SEEK HIS PEOPLE! TO TAKE US TO THE HEAVENS OUR ETERNAL Abode. YOU CAN SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF WHEN I WAS ON THIS INSTAGRAM. JESUS ​​CHRIST IS COMING BACK. YOU NEED TO CONVERT TO JESUS ​​CHRIST AND REPENT OF YOUR SINS TO LIVE IN HEAVEN. HELL IS REAL, TODAY I HAVE NO DOUBTS. PEOPLE SCREAM A LOT, CRY A LOT, AND ARE TORTURED BY DEMONS. ALL THIS I SAW IN HELL! READ THE HOLY BIBLE OF CHRISTIANS AND YOU WILL LEARN EVERYTHING TO LIVE IN HEAVEN. JESUS ​​LOVES YOU SO MUCH AND SO DO I. THANKS FOR READING MY MESSAGE! I AM ALERTING YOU BECAUSE I DON'T WANT YOU TO GO TO THAT PLACE OF TORMENT! I WANT YOU TO GO TO HEAVEN. Kjj

[@vanchi7667]

But she does like to bully tho lol

[@YourAverageChick]

​@@vanchi7667 Hush🤫 chile!

[@vanchi7667]

@@YourAverageChick you hush Keisha

[@YourAverageChick]

@@vanchi7667 You do know that you Didn't Have to watch the video riight?? Now I "Said What I Said",Now GN😴!

[@hiddeninsorrow]

Not a huge fan of her pop stuff, but boy do I respect her. Well deserved.

[@bemdanlif]

I cried through this. Nicki deserved all the love. This woman changed the game completely. Without Nicki there would be no Cardi, Doja or Megan. She will always be an icon. So happy to see her succeed.

[@nasara690]

Much deserved!!! Single Handedly resurrected and sustained female rap for over 10 years! Writes her own raps, acts and sings. Still relevant in 2022 and making hits after being black balled. Had a baby and came back better than ever! A west Indian gyal from NY! An inspection for believing in yourself and never giving up. Purrrrrr we Stan a Queen 🦄

[@GilbyMinaj]

15 years not 10 years

[@marnetteleioncouture7169]

Long over do

[@warrenferguson5174]

I got two words for Nikki Minaj - Well Done! Take Care and Be Inspired, N.J ! WF-😎🤩😍😉✌️👌

[@tyrellreid3343]

@@marnetteleioncouture7169 due*

[@ousmanediop1662]

This!!!!!!❤️

[@NOTHiNGiCUldEVRdO]

The Michael Jackson & Whitney reference made me shed a tear🤧 She deserves the BEST 👸🏾 ❤️PROTECT HER AT ALL COST! Much love to Nicki💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Cocoiland]

💯💯💯💯

[@whywomenhatemyforeskin2121]

I pretty sure she wish she got to meet them. Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Tupac & Prince was real celebrities musicians that alotta these new artists will never get to meet

[@chynnajade1]

What was the MJ reference I didn’t catch it.. Joe?

[@lalat5899]

“You better lay low” that was Whitney at an award show acting wild 💀😂😂 R.I.P. legend

[@jonn.6325]

🤣

[@sammiework4218]

Nicki Minaj is so blessed with a gift and she came a long way and I remember listening to her mixtape back in the day. Wow! She is so incredibly smart and I love how she kept the notes on her phone. What a great speech Nicki Minaj!!!

[@ChantalTheeDoll]

Why was her set sooo short!!! Amazing performance but SHOULDve been longer, the mental health part was soooo important and genuine ! Barb forever, sooooooo deserved

[@ScarlettJ1221]

There's a reason why Nicki is still here killing the game, she cares so much about people in general and also a very humble human being

[@arielsoracle3631]

Then why she didn’t side with the rh@pe victim?

[@432HzFlute]

queen of hip hop

[@spicermike3858]

Queen of rap tingz

[@ex0t1c_troyfl0xcks6]

Chile🙄

[@SpiderManMCUniverse]

@@ex0t1c_troyfl0xcks6 roll your eyes to the back of their head and keep them there. Nicki is the QUEEN

[@louisaislife2285]

Hearing her mention MJ and what he went through on his birthday was so sweet of her. And same for Whitney too! She deserves this award so much and I'm happy to see her receive her flowers while she's still here ❤️🥰❤️

[@rodrigoorozco9263]

His bday is tomorrow. Respect to her though as a die hard michael jackson fan I thank her ❤️ ♥️

[@kellyjones5509]

Yes it was sweet

[@louisaislife2285]

@@rodrigoorozco9263 I know. It's already the 29th of August in the UK 😅 but it's great to see another diehard MJ fan like myself ❤️

[@GoblinsAreAGirlsBestFriend]

That was a speech full of love and respect and reflection. Always have been and always will be a Barb and I am so proud of her. Nobody can take her legacy from her.

[@Purpsx3]

Seeing nicki being recognized for all her success, greatness & truly being her best self genuinely put me in my feels, 🥹 she is and will always be an icon like those she gave respect to

[@clchawaii09]

She was right to mention Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Madonna. They made MTV what it was and change the game for everybody. 🔥 I do wish they were still here to see the love and future stars they created.

[@carlostorres6114]

And Mariah Carey ho3

[@tajsimms8976]

And Britney…

[@sipnog3528]

In reality Michael Jackson made MTV and opened doors for the rest. Respect to Whitney for saying that Michael Jackson opened that door for them when it was difficult for black artists to be given an opportunity by channels like MTV. And Respect to all the artists you mentioned because they took that torch from the King🔦 and kept it going. Today Queens like Nicky pay that well deserved respect.

[@justsah24]

Madonna is still alive 😩

[@Mj-mi9jh]

well mj opened door widely for all artists the legend who never fails to motivate , mj such a legend 🔥

[@Foodledoodle1]

The fact that she mentioned Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson had me in tears. They’d be so proud. Love & miss both of them dearly 💔😭

[@hmsp7799]

And Eminem 🐐

[@manastati]

Yes and it was one day before MJ’s date of birth.

[@JPLeGrandOfficial]

NOT SO FUN FACT!!! Did you know that This Channel deleted today Nicki Minaj’s VMA Vanguard Full Performance that has almost 12Million Views. Yesterday it was still viewable but today Sept. 14, 2023 you can’t find it anywhere. Here’s More, Nicki and Young Bleu actually won in Best in R&B category via Fan Vote but the VMAs gave it to SZA instead. Also the Video of the year category. Why MTV Why????

[@carmencaetano5647]

I love how she recognizes everybody and how she says i never take anything for granted . Plus what ever nicki do the barbz will always back her up . No matter what.

[@NicoleKeith-Smith]

I LOVED how she thanked Mariah Carey despite their past!!! She laid it all out there and not being the biggest Nicki fan I commend her on this speech

[@ricaonfireRicaDivaRosales]

She loved mariah those American Idol show are all scripteddddd ... Even mariah dont want to talk about it just like Mariah and Whitney issue...

[@therainbowking]

@@ricaonfireRicaDivaRosales it was American Idol actually

[@ricaonfireRicaDivaRosales]

@@therainbowking yes sorry lol i got mixed up hahahhaha

[@ricaonfireRicaDivaRosales]

@abbied kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WcdYWen6-mhtU

[@girlgreenivy]

@abbied They didn't. They were actually good friends and respected each other's craft. However, before they got to meet for the first time the media tried to spin up a rivalry between them. They sometimes made public jokes about the attempt to stir up drama. The fact that Nicki just thanked Mariah in her speech suggests that the beef between them was fake too.

[@shashavengesayi6055]

This is her MOMENT 4 LIFE. She has truly earned this honor. The Barbz r so proud of you Nicki! We love you

[@laylakelena9755]

Im about to cry, I could not have said it any better

[@adamsdaquanna]

When she said barbsssss she look like she wanted to cry 😍😍 we love you Nicki

[@invisible6433]

Where is the performance video???

[@shiroshika1]

She mentioning Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston made me tear up. I loved them so much. Wonderful speech.

[@CodyvsEveryone]

She should be apologizing to her brother and husband's victims on their behalf. Damn pedos and rapists

[@melinatedthinka8210]

Why didn’t she mention Lil Kim as one of her rap influence smh

[@jaylindampeer3389]

@@melinatedthinka8210 she probably couldn't remember everybody but thank everyone in the end who made a influence on her career so she got thanked just not by name

[@melinatedthinka8210]

@@jaylindampeer3389 Huh 🤨? If anything at all Lil Kim was sposed to be the FIRST mfers to be mentioned regarding her rap influence so no ion wanna hear it.

[@jaylindampeer3389]

@@melinatedthinka8210 well too late now she didn't get mentioned🤷‍♂️ just saying

[@kingjustinv01]

The fact that her own fans presented her the award is truly a WHOLESOME moment. The connection and interactions Nicki has with her fans is truly genuine 👏🏽👏🏽🎊 that is why I will always love and support her. This vanguard award is much deserved for a humble Queen ❤️❤️

[@multicrystalizer3830]

"Clap for the heavyweight champ, ME. But I couldn't do it all alone, WE."

[@SupremeBytes]

@@multicrystalizer3830 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@tyannataylor7977]

@@multicrystalizer3830 bae not the bar, im crying😭

[@xclusiv602]

Where did her vanguard performance go MTV ?? It’s been removed….

[@mamatouray1]

Frrr been looking for it for the past minutes

[@quentyncole9530]

yeah like……… why.

[@rabia7012]

Its about time the queen gets her flowers well deserved💗

[@Rosekushhh]

The Whitney “you bettah lay low.. that’s mine!” gave me LIFE .. BRAVO .. well deserved Queen!! Amazing speech.. the barbz love you so much .. the haters do too!!

[@anthonyo455]

Yep and Whitney was referencing the Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg song “Lay Low” which was hot at that time.

[@user-bz7qg5xw6h]

Love this. Haters do toooooooo!!!! Lmaoo

[@genesisorozco9669]

Finally I’m happy someone mentioned Whitney and Michael 🥹 they haven’t been mentioned in a while and they left us too soon, they were very troubled but some of the most talented souls who brought together many people all across the world with their love of music ♥️🙏🏽

[@marmary5555]

Michael Jackson wasn't "troubled"

[@EOh-ew2qf]

@@marmary5555 then why was he taking propofol

[@freedomm]

@@marmary5555 Addiction pharmaceuticals and plastic surgery, not to mention issues with his own race and a near-unhealthy obsession with not just youth, but childhood. If that man wasn't trouble then I don't know what the word means.

[@genesisorozco9669]

@@marmary5555 I love Michael Jackson I respect him so much as an artist and as a person but if you really studied him, not just his music, you’ll soon realize that he went through more than a child/teenager should and unfortunately I feel like that trauma caught up to him in adulthood. He couldn’t trust others yet he had no choice but to trust others if he ever wanted to get his hands on medication. Unfortunately he knew the end was near for him. R.I.P MJ 🙏🏽❤️

[@raka_fiyadin]

who is behind nicki minaj who?

[@grazic2348]

I met Nicki thru Britney Spears in 2011 and today Nicki still very supportive of Britney... that's the power right there, women supporting each other!

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

My first introduction to Nicki was when her video for Your Love came out. Girl has come so far and deserved the Michael Jackson video vanguard award. 👏

[@farisrafimeitaputra9178]

I love how she praised and credited all of those talented people that have been influencing her and giving her opportunities. We stan a generous queen!!!!

[@danielpeters2501]

Ikr!! She forgot to add Taylor Swift tho

[@jaquez1940]

@@danielpeters2501 she mentioned the people she forgot to thank in her speech when she won best hip hop

[@danielpeters2501]

@@jaquez1940 okay thanks

[@EOh-ew2qf]

@@danielpeters2501 she did thank her in her later speech. BUT. people she mentioned here (mariah, em, b, rih etc) gave her career opportunities by giving her a feature or being on nicki's feature when she was just starting out. taylor swift did neither

[@Karl671]

She’s a Fake Plastic QUEEN

[@EricMarcMartin]

The Barbz are legendary. This isn’t just obsession because we’re a family!!!

[@Iammialivuitton]

Yes we are Barb!

[@SP-dc9ld]

sick individuals

[@Iammialivuitton]

@@SP-dc9ld yes you are a sick person, Sp.

[@marcelodekimpe373]

So proud of her, She's The Queen of rap

[@nicholasvilliarimo2]

Good for her. She deserves it. She’s been a hard worker since the beginning. Way back to MySpace. Dreams do come true. Inspiring.

[@nasrun119]

Nicki Minaj is one in a million gems that industry ever had! She is super talented and ready to save the future of music industry! Vocal, dance, visual, just name it! She have it all!

[@yefitbarbiebitch]

💕🫶🏽🎀❤️‍🔥

[@Clittminaj]

You forgot to mention how she raised an entire generation.

[@AricHeavy]

there will never be another artist who can make such an impact in such a unique way like she did PERIOD

[@bye6764]

Much love always and forever ❤️

[@EternallyIsaiah]

@@Clittminaj PERIODT

[@RegisRodriguez]

When she thanked Mariah Carey & mentioned MJ & Whitney 🥹 You earned so much respect! Thank you so much for giving them flowers even though you were receiving yours with this award. Thank you!!

[@ascendingLOTUS]

She is soooooo deserving of this! I hope she felt this in her soul & it soothed her! ❤️❤️🫶🏾❤️

[@mdhanif7168]

1:38 Taylor 😭❤

[@yosoydebacoj]

The way the crowd was just chanting “NICKI NICKI NICKI” was just so beautiful, I feel so blessed to be alive and witness the legendary Nicki Minaj.

[@dovelove5427]

Right?! This was so wholesome :,) So glad i'm alive to experience The Onika Maraj, I love her sm.

[@dylanbillion917]

"welcome to Nikki world"

[@VIC-bf2em]

The "Kanye west" "Mariah Carey" (despite of all the dramas that happened) also the "Rihannaaaaa~" "Barbzzzz!!!" And the "papa bear" shout out pls I'm getting emotional 😭❤️❤️. She really deserve this award!!

[@Playbackrm100]

And THAT MY FRIENDS is how a True Queen Speaks!!!!!! When you give Attributes like to Legends--ANNNNND-- Mental Health Awareness, You just Spoke Volumes to the Universe!!!!!

[@RosiaAsha]

Her speeches r always so touching and different. Love her

[@armymoaengenecarat5955]

Her acknowledging everyone who helped her to be who she is right now is a legit queen move 👑

[@Karl671]

Nope

[@Dollface829]

WRONG !! SHE'S THE BIGGEST LIL KIM CLONE , NICKI IS STILL HATED AND I SEE WHY THE INDUSTRY HATES HER.. TRASH CAN

[@icemoney6651]

Yea except the original Barbie Lil Kim💄🫦💅💯💯

[@armandoquesada2373]

I love when she said “You Betta Lay Low!” Can tell she did appreciate Whitney, Michael, and others who have attended, accepted, and walked among that very ceremony.

[@vi867-M]

YESSSS! that reference tickled me to no end. It was a lovely appreciation

[@sucatpelat]

i cried by listening to her speech, this is so beautiful, thank you Nicki Minaj, God bless you ❤️❤️

[@sugarpoppop3958]

She's a WINNER 🏆 ALL DAY, EVERYDAY.

[@DKDiva804]

She's so adorable and humble we can't deny Nicki's impact on music in general her name will last a lifetime

[@LJbeauty]

When she called the barbz I started crying bc the love we have for her is unmatched and she started crying too. Let’s not forget everyone cheering her name. Someone, not gon say who, would never get this reaction from the crowd and yet alone the award. She performed a lot of her greatest hits. The queen is back and she’s coming for blood.

[@RegentDeMarquis005]

Lemme guess cardi b?

[@LJbeauty]

@@RegentDeMarquis005 imma let you figure that out. I’m not saying any names over here.

[@LJbeauty]

@@mukialice6258 I don’t really wanna listen to that song…why did you put the link on my comment? What’s the song about

[@Bbate]

@@RegentDeMarquis005 my guess was a man.

[@mpanamashile3901]

Papa Bear is absolutely adorable. She looks so gorgeous! 💞💞

[@unwineservices]

I literally just cried @nickiminaj your THE LEGEND OF OUR GENERATION AND WE THE PEOPLE LOVE YOU ALWAYS KNOW THAT AND IM HONORED TO BE ALIVE TO WITNESS YOUR LIFE

[@Tommyboy6426]

I’m so glad she brought up Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Mental Health! I suffer from OCD, Anxiety, and Depression and it’s tough in many ways. I’m glad someone mentioned how important mental health is. And Michael Jackson & Whitney Houston are in my top 5 favorites of performers!

[@dvdmade285]

Totally agreed🙌 after 13 years they finally mentioned MJ and Whitney Houston because people really shouldn't forget what they went through and how much magic they created🌠🙏🏼

[@Chimp.Foo.]

But then she makes fun of whitney by doing an impression of her while she was struggling

[@jackiiiex3]

Wanted to send you an extra hug and love

[@Tommyboy6426]

@@jackiiiex3 Thank you!

[@Tommyboy6426]

@@Chimp.Foo. The crowd starting cheering too early, she wasn’t finished yet. And because she mentioned Whitney Houston, she imitated the same thing she did at AMAs for the same reason.

[@jaengcarlos]

Giving credit and respect for Madonna, Britney, Mariah, shows us how grateful and humble Queen Nicki is. ✨ Well deserved. Video Vanguard Award ♥

[@ShakShak1999]

*Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

[@jakestroll6518]

What did Britney ever do besides be born to trailer park trash and sell Lollita vibes for a career?

[@noahfencewell]

I’m so happy for Nicki Minaj. She deserves this award hands down as well as so much more.

[@jillanejames4590]

I cant stop watching this and her performance. Her humilty showed in her speech. I just wish the people who misunderstand her can open their eyes and see how wonderful a person nicki really is and give her the respect and flowers she deserves while she is living. I personally will forever thank the vmas for doing this for nicki.

[@trishiandave]

SHE DESERVES IT! I'M CRYING 😭

[@carternuciforo4090]

I literally had a adrenaline kick and had to get up and jump up and down

[@Spiralsmile]

She broke barriers and reshaped the rap genre and the pop culture landscape. She knows sign language in 2 languages. She's a force and came from nothing. Inspiration to everyone

[@shinnellyshonty8764]

Yes yes yessssss

[@munyumbamutwale2985]

This is a very gracious speech and actually moving. Thanks, Ms Nikki for being so poised in this moment and I too wish that you could have this MOMENT FOR LIFE.

[@mysterytwins127]

i love nicki to the moon and back and then some!! this woman's mind amazes me. her shoutouts to those passed as well as her fans reminded me how humble she truly is. barb 4 life !!!!!!

[@arcie3716]

I finally see her get a legendary award she deserves. Changed the rap game for women and is very skilled 👍

[@classyhood.5491]

Lots of people know and acknowledge Whitney Houston as one of the greatest singers of all time, but fail to recognize her impact when she came out in the mid 80s. She was the one needed to breakthrough alongside MJ and all she sacrificed for her work… all they sacrificed! May they R.I.P.

[@lucaselevated]

She's so legendary!! So we'll deserved

[@sandyagu7667]

I just love this woman unconditionally 🥺🫶

[@trell21tv]

Even as a fan of cardi, Nicki really made me shed a tear 😩. She really deserved that award and it’s been loong over due. That’s queen no matter what and that speech was perfectly written

[@montezlacy9463]

She’s truly an amazing woman Thats deserves the world even with the hate train she still stood strong on her pedestal 🦄❤️

[@jonn.6325]

🤣

[@bxricky1625]

I wish I known her in person, so I can tell her I’m sooo happy for her. Always rooted for her. & how much she has filled in empty and lonely moments in my life. I love you Onika

[@munashepinky3740]

She is so humble and sweet.. a legend

[@instagramts_jazzzy]

What makes Nicki original is her rawness and the fact that she came into the business as being just her but having her own lane she has a better outlook in life than a lot of these other female rappers

[@veetee4826]

And male*

[@thech0sen0ne50]

She’s giving so much realness and security in who she is makes her flawless makes ppl comfortable to be who they are why why we love her 💕💕💕🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@cryptjoi9194]

😂🤣

[@Chevytalks]

I cried cause wtf !!! She deserves her flowers mannn it’s been so long . Barbz we deserved this

[@buttababy9736]

Heartfelt speech and I got so emotional watching and listening 💕 well said and done!

[@phonethitkhine8310]

where's her performance video?

[@BeckyStallion]

I sholl was looking for it

[@veetee4826]

I love how personal she gets, she creates this warm place

[@chappy6762]

Right!!

[@EC_366]

You can tell NICKI MINAJ had fun tonight. & the barbz did too. Congratulations Nicki on the Video Vanguard, Hosting, Best Hip Hop & your record breaking new single, Super Freaky Girl. You did it sis. This era has been so fun, already.

[@UchechiIgbo]

Heartwarming speech. Love all acknowledgements

[@Villainous12]

GUYS WHERE IS THE VANGUARD AWARD PERFORMANCE VIDEO???

[@CarsonsTrap]

THEY REMOVED IT SMH

[@TheMatter-xd1ts]

they always remove her vid on youtube and sometimes also reduced its view so yeah just get used to it i think youtube higher have beef with nicki i read it from someones comment

[@ThuggyMacho]

Her bringing the barbz to give her the award just won me over 🥺 that's the sweetest and realest thing I've ever seen.

[@adisajakupovic6184]

I am so happy for Nicki and her finally getting her flowers, the Award is very well deserved. Thank you VMA‘s for making that happen. NICKI MINAJ IS THE QUEEN OF RAP 😭✨💕🦄

[@goddessparadise6294]

So much love to her.. I just love her personality.. you can tell she’s a gentle loving spirit. 🤍🕊