MTV has been honored Madona, Britney Spears, West And more legendary artists, including Vanguard Award at the Video Music Award.

David Boi He was the first artist in the inaugural VMA in the 5th. Seven years later, for honoring the network award Michael JacksonWho presented the Moon person in 1988. The name was changed again with all references to the Awards website and the late performer, after the Awards website and 2019 broadcast, after Jackson's allegations of sexual abuse in HBO Living Neverland Documentary. (Jackson, who died in the 21st, denied all allegations against him in the past.)

In the 36th annual VMA, Eliot The first female rap artist who receives the Vanguard Award has made history as artist, which is not presented every year. In 2018, Jennifer Lopez He became the first Latin artist to win the award. ShakiraOn his behalf, the first South American artist will be honored at the 2023 event.

Scroll to some memorable video Vanguard Award winners over the years.