The Nominees and Winners of the 2022 MTV EMAs
The who won what of the 2022 MTV EMAs.
The who won what of the 2022 MTV EMAs.
Text: Zizi Strater
MTV put on their annual European Music Awards (EMAs), which took place this past weekend in Dusseldorf, Germany. This year's award ceremony was hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Watiti and saw Taylor Swift take the most wins, honored the biggest moments in European music, and awarded its first-ever “Best Metaverse Performance.”
The show, of course, also brought performances on top of the awards. Performers at this year's event included Armani White, Ava Max, Ayanna, Bebe Rexha, David Guetta, GAYLE, Gorillaz, Kalush Orchestra, Lewis Capaldi, Muse, Nasty C, ONEREPUBLIC, SPINALL, Stormzy, and Tate McRae.
If you missed out on the night of red-carpet looks, show-stopping performances, and heartfelt acceptance speeches V have you covered with this list of who won what at this year's EMAs.
Best Song
Winner: Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl
Others nominated:
Lizzo - About Damn Time
ROSALÍA - Despecha
Jack Harlow - First Class
Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone - Me Porto Bonito
Harry Styles - As It Was
Best Video
Winner: Taylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)
Others nominated:
Doja Cat - Woman
BLACKPINK - Pink Venom
Harry Styles - As It Was
Kenrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5
Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl
Best Artist
Winner: Taylor Swift
Others nominated:
ROSALÍA
Nicki Minaj
Harry Styles
Beyonce
Adele
Best Collab
Winner: David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - I’m Good (Blue)
Others nominated:
Tiesto & Ava Max - The Motto
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa - Sweetest Pie
Post Malone with Doja Cat - I Like You (A Happier Song)
Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone - Me Porto Bonitio
Shakira & Rauw Alejandro - Te Felicito
Best Live
Winner: Harry Styles
Others nominated:
Coldplay
Ed Sheeran
Lady Gaga
Kendrick Lamar
The Weeknd
Best Pop
Winner: Taylor Swift
Others nominated:
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Lizzo
Best New
Winner: SEVENTEEN
Others nominated:
Tems
GAYLE
Baby Keem
Stephen Sanchez
Dove Cameron
Best Longform Video
Winner: Taylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)
Others nominated:
Foo Fighters - Studio 666
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert - Wembley Stadium, London
ROSALÍA - MOTOMAMI (ROSALÍA TikTok LIVE Performance)
Stormzy - Mel Made Me Do It
Video For Good
Winner: Sam Smith - Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)
Others nominated:
Ed Sheeran - 2step (feat. Lil Baby)
Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5
Latto - Pussy
Lizzo - About Damn Time
Stromae - Fils De Joie
Best K-Pop
Winner: LISA
Others nominated:
BLACKPINK
BTS
ITSY
SEVENTEEN
TWICE
Best Latin
Winner: Anitta
Others nominated:
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Becky G
ROSALÍA
Shakira
Best Hip-Hop
Winner: Nicki Minaj
Others nominated:
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Future
Jack Harlow
Drake
Best Electronic
Winner: David Guetta
Others nominated:
Calvin Harris
Marshmello
Swedish House Mafia
Tiesto
DJ Snake
Best Rock
Winner: Muse
Others nominated:
Foo Fighters
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Liam Gallagher
The Killers
Best Alternative
Winner: Gorillaz
Others nominated:
Tame Impala
Twenty-One Pilots
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At the Disco
Yungblud
Best R&B
Winner: Chlöe
Others nominated:
H.E.R.
Khalid
Givēon
Summer Walker
SZA
Biggest Fans
Winner: BTS
Others nominated:
Taylor Swift
Nicki Minaj
BLACKPINK
Harry Styles
Best Push
Winner: Dec '21 – SEVENTEEN
Others nominated:
Nov '21 – Nessa Barrett
Jan '22 – Mae Muller
Feb '22 – GAYLE
March '22 – Shenseea
April '22 – Omar Apollo
May '22 – Wet Leg
June '22 – Muni Long
July '22 – Doechii
Aug '22 – Saucy Santana
Sept '22 – Stephen Sanchez
Oct '22 – JVKE
Best Metaverse Performance
Winner: BLACKPINK X PUBG MOBILE 2022 IN-GAME CONCERT : [THE VIRTUAL]
Others nominated:
BTS 'Butter' & 'Permission to Dance' Minecraft concert!
Wave Presents: Justin Bieber - An Interactive Virtual Experience
Roblox presents Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Full Show
Samsung Superstar Galaxy Concert Charli XCX – Roblox