From Jack Harlow to Lizzo, Check Out the Best Performances From the 2022 VMAs

After teaming up with Lil Nas X to perform "Industry Baby" at the ceremony last year, Harlow surprised the crowd when he brought out Fergie for his "First Class" performance (which, of course, samples Fergie's hit "Glamorous"). He also took home the best collaboration award with Lil Nas X for "Industry Baby."

Following her breakout VMAs performance in 2019, Lizzo hit the stage for the second time to perform "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" and "About Damn Time" from her "Special" album. Lizzo's "About Damn Time" visual took home the video for good award.

The duo teamed up once again for a world-premiere TV performance of their song "Numb."

Blackpink made their US award-show debut at the ceremony when they performed new track "Pink Venom". The song is from the group's second studio album, "Born Pink," which is out 16 Sept.

Following their epic halftime show performance at this year's Super Bowl, Eminem and Snoop Dogg reunited at the VMAs to perform their latest collaboration, "From the D 2 the LBC." Their metaverse performance marked the first VMAs performance for either artist in over a decade.

To celebrate their global icon award win, the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed "Black Summer" and "Can't Stop."

In addition to being nominated for best Latin video for his "In Da Getto" collaboration with Skrillex, J Balvin delivered a debut performance of his hit "Nivel de Perreo" with Ryan Castro.

It was a big night for Minaj! Not only did she perform a medley of her greatest hits, including "Moment 4 Life," "Anaconda," "Chun Li," and "Super Bass," but she was also honoured with MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her achievements in music.

"Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry," Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming & events at Paramount and chief content officer of music at Paramount+, said in a press release. "She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically 'Nicki.'"

The band made their VMAs debut with a performance of their hit "Supermodel." They also scored two nominations for best new artist and best alternative for "I Wanna Be Your Slave."

The band made their VMAs debut with a performance of their hit "Supermodel." They also scored two nominations for best new artist and best alternative for "I Wanna Be Your Slave."

Bad Bunny performed remotely during the VMAs, instead taking the stage live during the broadcast at the nearby Yankee Stadium. The 28-year-old global superstar also made history with his artist of the year win. He is now the first Latinx artist to win in the category.

The band hit the VMAs stage for the first time since 2018 to to perform "Don't Let the Light Go Out" off their upcoming album, "Viva Las Vengeance." Their single of the same name was also nominated for best alternative video.