Taylor Swift had a monumental night at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the coveted award for Video of the Year for her hit single “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone. In an emotional acceptance speech, Swift expressed gratitude toward her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who made a special appearance on the set of the music video.
A Heartfelt Tribute
“Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic,” Swift said, glowing as she spoke about the NFL star. The audience cheered as she transitioned her speech to a significant topic: the upcoming 2024 presidential election. She urged her fans over 18 to register to vote, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement.
Best Collaboration Award
In addition to the night’s biggest honor, Swift and Post Malone won the Best Collaboration award for “Fortnight,” presented to them by Flavor Flav and Olympian Jordan Chiles. During this acceptance speech, Swift took a moment to remember the lives lost in the tragic events of September 11, marking the 23rd anniversary of the attacks.
“I’ve just been thinking about what happened 23 years ago, everyone who lost a loved one, and that is the most important thing about today,” she stated. “Everything that happens tonight falls behind that.”
The mood lightened as she turned her focus to Malone. “There is a reason Post Malone is everyone in music’s favorite person to collaborate with,” she joked, adding humor to the emotional evening. “It has taken forever for me to get him to stop calling me ma’am.”
Celebrating New Talent
The night also saw Chappell Roan win the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. Roan dedicated her award to the drag artists who inspire her, making a poignant statement while clad in chain mail and reading from her diary. “And I dedicate this to queer and trans people who run pop. … Thank you for listening,” she expressed, underlining the importance of representation and diversity in the music industry.
A Night of Female Empowerment
The 2024 VMAs showcased a clear theme of female empowerment, highlighted by Roan’s imaginative, medieval-themed performance and the dominance of women throughout the awards. As Swift and her peers celebrated their achievements, the night stood as a testament to the power of women in the music industry, setting a strong tone for future events.
