The Best Memes & Tweets From The 2022 MTV VMAs

If it’s not music’s biggest night, it’s definitely its most memorable. You can usually count on the MTV VMAs to produce some of the most cringe-worthy, awe-inspiring, and unforgettable moments of the year. Though much has changed since the show’s inception, it’s always been a history-making event; with heaps of celebrities all packed into one auditorium, it’s a wonder there aren’t even more hijinks and scandals in the awards show’s history. Who could forget when Lady Gaga debuted her meat dress in 2010... which also happened to be the night when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s Best Female Video acceptance speech. Not to mention the then-controversial kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears in 2003, or Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke’s headline-making 2013 performance.

To no one’s surprise, the 2022 VMAs proved to be as wild as ever. With three hosts — LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow — emceeing a series of stunning performances, the show delivered plenty of material to tweet about. Below, check out some of the night’s best memes and tweets.

Taylor Swift Is The Night’s Big Winner

After winning the award for Best Longform Video at the beginning of the night, the superstar singer also ended up closing out the night by winning Video of the Year, and announcing a new album. Fans were excited, to say the least.

Lizzo Shades Her Haters

After winning the award for Best Music Video for Good, Lizzo used her acceptance speech to call out her critics. In doing so, she referenced Nicki Minaj’s iconic 2015 VMAs speech, in which Minaj clapped back at Miley Cyrus. (For those who don’t remember, Minaj’s speech went like this: “And now back to this b*tch that had a lot to say about me the other day in the press... Miley, what’s good!?”)

Eminem And Snoop Dogg Get Meta

In what was easily the worst moment of the entire show, two of rap’s most influential and talented artists took the stage in their NFT personas to perform in the metaverse. Yes, everyone hated it.

Pre-Show Surprises

The first big shock of the evening came when Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance. The many-time VMAs winner was nominated for her short film for “All Too Well” — but fans were more curious about how she got to the show.

Some users found Jack Harlow’s outfit to be underwhelming.

And speaking of white rappers, a couple of viewers were slightly flabbergasted by Yung Gravy’s pre-show performance.

Others were more interested in imagining how celebrities might’ve dressed, had they attended the show (as in the below photoshopped image).

Fergie’s Comeback Tour

The show opened with a performance from Jack Harlow, who’s spent most of 2022 celebrating the success of his single “First Class.” The monster hit sampled Fergie’s 2006 banger “Glamorous,” so naturally, Harlow brought her onstage with him.

“All Too Well” Wins Best Long Form Video

MTV reintroduced the category for Best Long Form Video, which went to Taylor Swift for her self-directed short film, All Too Well.

The Barbz Were Out In Full Force

Much to the delight of her fans, Nicki Minaj delivered a stunning performance before accepting this year’s Video Vanguard award.

Older Fans Felt Out Of Touch

Throughout the night, elder millennials were joking about how old they felt while watching the show.