Overview

• He delivered a medley of hits including “Gimme Some More,” “Touch It,” “Pass the Courvoisier, Part II,” “Scenario,” and “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.”
• Joyner Lucas, Papoose, GloRilla and longtime collaborator Spliff Star joined him onstage during the performance.
• In a brief acceptance speech, he honored former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, who died in June at 52 after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer.
• The recognition constituted his first VMA win after many prior nominations, punctuated by a quip about waiting “35 years” for the trophy.
• The ceremony was held at UBS Arena with LL Cool J hosting and presenting, and it aired on CBS and MTV with a live stream on Paramount+.