MTV Honors Legendary Artists with Video Vanguard Award
MTV has a long history of honoring legendary artists with the Video Vanguard Award at the Video Music Awards. The award was first given to David Bowie in 1984, and over the years, it has been presented to artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, and Kanye West. However, the name of the award has changed several times, with Michael Jackson being honored in 1988 before the award was renamed to remove all mentions of the late performer in 2019.
At the 36th annual VMAs, Missy Elliott made history as the first female rap artist to receive the Vanguard Award, which is not presented every year. In 2018, Jennifer Lopez became the first Latin artist to win the award, paving the way for other artists like Shakira, who is set to take home the honor at the 2023 ceremony.
The Video Vanguard Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes artists for their contributions to the music industry and their impact on music videos. Through the years, several iconic artists have been recognized with this award, making it one of the most prestigious honors in the music industry.
As the MTV Video Music Awards continue to celebrate the best in music and music videos, the Video Vanguard Award remains a highly coveted honor that showcases the talent and creativity of some of the music industry’s most iconic artists.
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