Who Has Won the Most Number of VMAs? Recounting the Legend of Beyoncé

Published 09/07/2023, 6:58 AM EDT

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MTV Video Music Awards have always remained a highlight event for music lovers every year. Now, when the 2023 session is around the corner, the hype has been majorly taking over the internet. Fans have marked the time and date on their calendars so they do not miss streaming this star-studded festival, considering here fans decide winners by putting their votes for beloved singers except some categories. While many artists have created history at the VMAs, there is Beyoncé, a pop legend who fans are excited to see this year at the show.

But before the day arrives on the television screens, fans have plenty of time to cherish the moments this event has given them. Including the most honored artist in the history of VMAs and victories of Hollywood’s Queen Bey in the past years.

Who has won the most MTV Video Music Awards Ever?

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It is hard to compare the incredible talents that the music industry has got in the past decades. But in this sea of talent, there always comes one such face who stands out of the crowd and makes history. And Beyoncé was one of those icons who bagged all the major awards that this world had to offer. She even left behind the queen of pop Madonna who ruled the list of top MTV VMAs recipients with 20 awards for years.

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The 42-year-old takes the crown as the artist with the most VMAs, which might not come easy for any singer to surpass. Considering she has taken home 29 awards during her career, which is expanding to date. She won for various songs, including ‘Say My Name’, ‘Naughty Girl’, ‘Countdown’, and ‘Formation’. Not only that, but she also received the honor of the Video Vanguard Award, which artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few.

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Recounting Beyonce’s VMA Journey 

There is a reason the ‘Baby Boy’ singer is famous as The Stage Slayer. Over the last two decades, she has transformed into the greatest showstopper that this planet could have. She has given fans some of the most memorable performances, enchanting fans with her surreal voice and baffling dance moves. Since the MTV VMAs are approaching fast, it would be unfair to not recall one of her iconic moments on that stage. So this takes us to the 2014 award ceremony where she shut down the VMAs with her 16-minute medley.

This performance of the Texas native included songs from her self-titled ’13 album. It was flawless, the way she seamlessly shifted from one track to another, enrapturing the audience with her charm. In fact, most of her fans even think today that the pop icon’s performance was equivalent to a lifetime achievement award. Unfortunately, fans did not get the chance to watch her last year on the stage or in the front row of the ceremony.

Why did Beyoncé not attend MTV VMA 2022?

In 2022, the Grammy winner received a nomination for her explosive single ‘Break My Soul’ for Song of the Summer. Despite that, the megastar did not become a part of the festivities. It happened because the singer took time off to spend quality time with her children and husband Jay-Z. The outlet TMZ captured the couple relaxing on a yacht while their kids enjoying the view of the blue sea with their nannies. In fact, this is not the only time she skipped VMAs and has not attended it since 2016 when she won 8 awards among 11 nominations.

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In recent years, Beyoncé has been selective about what awards she should attend. Even if the billionaire couple attends a ceremony, they try to keep it low-key and opt out of red-carpet walks. Fans might not get to know why the artist has been staying away from the spotlight, but this year she might not escape it. Considering the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards has brought the chance for her to add another accolade to his long list of victories.

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Beyonce’s 2023 VMA Nominations 

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Fans know that Taylor Swift has made history with the 2023 VMA Nominations, but she has big contenders to face this time. The ‘Lover’ singer will go head-to-head in four total categories with Beyoncé. The mother of three was first nominated for the Artist of the Year. But the new reports rolled out on September 1 revealed she has also received three nods in the social categories. It includes a show of the summer, a song of summer, and an album of the year.

So this has put her in a tie with the 33-year-old who has been turning the world of fans upside down with Eras Tour. This also means that she will be a part of the event this year. And who knows, maybe she shows off her incredible musical prowess on the stage that fans have long awaited. The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will be live on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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