The lineup for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations is now public, with Taylor Swift leading the pack with 10 nominations. Close behind are Eminem, Ariana Grande, and first-timer Sabrina Carpenter, each with six nods. The list also includes 29 first-time nominees such as Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Gunna, Rauw Alejandro, Playboi Carti, and Burna Boy. Additionally, Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” has been recognized with its first nomination at any awards show.
The ceremony is set for Tuesday, September 10 at 8 p.m. ET, hosted live from UBS Arena just outside New York City. Fans can start voting today until August 30 on the VMA’s official website.
Here’s who’s up for the major awards:
Video of the Year
- Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Billie Eilish — “Lunch”
- Doja Cat — “Paint the Town Red”
- Eminem — “Houdini”
- SZA — “Snooze”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
Artist of the Year
- Ariana Grande
- Bad Bunny
- Eminem
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
Song of the Year
- Beyoncé — “TEXAS HOLD ’EM”
- Jack Harlow — “Lovin on Me”
- Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
- Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
- Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”
Best New Artist
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- Gracie Abrams
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- Tyla
MTV Push Performance of the Year This category highlights artists from August 2023 to July 2024, including standout performances by Kaliii, GloRilla, Benson Boone, Coco Jones, Victoria Monét, Jessie Murph, Teddy Swims, Chappell Roan, Flyana Boss, Laufey, LE SSERAFIM, and The Warning.
Best Collaboration Notable nominations include:
- Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA — “Rich Baby Daddy”
- GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion — “Wanna Be”
- Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll — “Wild Ones”
- Jung Kook ft. Latto — “Seven”
- Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen — “I Had Some Help”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
The awards will also honor categories like Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, Best Alternative, Best Rock, Best Latin, Best Afrobeats, Best K-Pop, and more, featuring a diverse array of artists and styles. Each category celebrates the creativity and style that these artists bring to the music scene.
