2021 MTV EMAs
A night full of the year’s most prominent musical artists and massive support for the LGBTQ+ community, the 2021 MTV European Music Awards show took place, and it was nothing short of a fantastic show.
This year it was on Sunday, Nov.14, at the Papp Laszlo Sportarena in Hungary, Budapest, which aired live on MTV in 180 countries. Hosted by this ‘Icy Girl’ Saweetie.
BTS won multiple awards, such as best pop, best K-pop, best group, and biggest fans. Ed Sheeran also had a successful night, winning best artist and song for his hit track “Bad Habits.” He also opened the show with his latest single, “Overpass Graffiti.”
A Night To Remember
Lil Nas X won the best video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” and the pop star accepted his award via on camera in which he played an order-filler at a fast-food restaurant. He was wearing a “Montero” name tag and got handed the award through his car window. Artists from different countries received awards, and Taylor Swift won the best American act.
Unfortunately, Justin Bieber, who was leading the nominations with eight, Neither of them won any awards. The Kid LAROI, despite having five nominations, also didn’t take home any trophies.
Saweetie, who hosted the show, won best new, and this year was the sixth consecutive female to win. These include Zara Larsson, Dua Lipa, Cardi B., Billie Ellish, and Doja Cat. The rapper had also performed some of her top hits, “Best Friend,” “Tap Out,” and “Out Out.”
Taking the hearts of many, this Colombian artist, Maluma, won best Latin and performed his latest single, “Mama Tetema,” and let’s just say it was muy caliente. The Italian rock band, Maneskin, won the best rock and performed “Mammamia.” The show ended with YUNGBLUD, who had won best alternative, and performed his latest single, “Fleabag.”
MTV EMA Generation Change Award
Kim Petras made EMA’s history as the first trans artist to perform at the show. She sang a medley of two unreleased songs, “Coconuts” and “Hit It From The Back.”
The show featured appearances by Rita Ora, model Winnie Harlow, WWE star Drew McIntyre, and many more. During the show, the MTV EMA Generation Change Award winners were acknowledged for the first time. This year’s honorees are five young people who are fighting anti-LQBTQ+ policies. Actress Drew Barrymore honored the receipts in a taped piece that spoke on equality, and it was a rewarding moment for the honorees.
Check out the complete list of the night’s EMA winners below!
Best Artist
Doja Cat
WINNER: Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Pop
WINNER: BTS
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Best Song
Doja Cat featuring SZA – “Kiss Me More”
WINNER: Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
Justin Bieber – “Peaches” featuring Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”
Olivia Rodrigo – “drivers license”
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “Stay”
Best Video
Doja Cat featuring SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
Justin Bieber – “Peaches” featuring Daniel Caesar, Giveon
WINNER: Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”
Normani featuring Cardi B – “Wild Side”
Taylor Swift – “willow”
Best Collaboration
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira – “Girl Like Me”
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) – “Leave the Door Open”
WINNER: Doja Cat featuring SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby”
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “Stay”
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – “Save Your Tears” (Remix)
Best New
Giveon
Griff
Olivia Rodrigo
Rauw Alejandro
WINNER: Saweetie
The Kid LAROI
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
WINNER: David Guetta
Joel Corry
Marshmello
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia
Best Rock
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
WINNER: Måneskin
The Killers
Best Alternative
Halsey
Lorde
Machine Gun Kelly
Twenty One Pilots
Willow
WINNER: YUNGBLUD
Best Latin
Bad Bunny
J. Balvin
WINNER: Maluma
Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía
Shakira
Best Hip Hop
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion
WINNER: Nicki Minaj
Best K-Pop
WINNER: BTS
Lisa
Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ
Twice
Best Group
WINNER: BTS
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Best Push
24KGoldn
Fousheé
girl in red
Griff
JC Stewart
JXDN
Latto
Madison Beer
WINNER: Olivia Rodrigo
Remi Wolf
SAINt JHN
The Kid LAROI
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
Blackpink
WINNER: BTS
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Video for Good
WINNER: Billie Eilish – “Your Power”
Demi Lovato – “Dancing With the Devil”
girl in red – “Serotonin”
H.E.R. – “Fight for You”
Harry Styles – “Treat People With Kindness”
Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”
MTV EMA Generation Change Award
(All are award recipients)
Amir Ashour (Iraq)
Matthew Blaise (Nigeria)
Sage Dolan-Sandrino (U.S.)
Erika Hilton (Brazil)
Viktória Radványi (Hungary)
