The electrifying award show, 2021 MTV EMAs, made many of the biggest global stars gather in one place. The Europe Music Awards was hosted by the “Best Friend” act Saweetie took place at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on 14th November.
MTV EMA tweeted, “@edsheeran opening the 2021 #MTVEMA with “Overpass Graffiti” is something I will NEVER forget!! ”
Justin Beiber dominated the nominations, with a total of eight. The pop singer became the most nominated male artist. Learn everything about MTV EMA here if you are curious about who presented fantastic performances on stage and impressive wins.
The 30-year-old English megastar Ed Sheeran bagged the award for Best Artist and Best Song, especially for his song “Bad Habits.” Nicki Minaj, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Maluma, and Saweetie also won awards. The South Korean boy band BTS never fails to surprise audiences. The band took four awards home in categories, including Best K-Pop, Best Pop, Best Group, and Biggest Fans. The MTV EMA also had splendid performances of Ed Sheeran, Maluma, Kim Petras, Yungblud, and more. The five young LGBTQ+ activists would be honored with the EMA Generation Change Award. The Kid Laroi, Olivia Rodrigo, and former EMA dominated the five nominations.
Find out the complete list of EMA winners below:
Best Artist
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran -WINNER!
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Pop
BTS -WINNER!
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Best Song
Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits -WINNER!
Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. 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 ft. SZA – Kiss Me More
Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – MONTERO:Call Me By Your Name-WINNER!
Normani ft. Cardi B – Wild Side
Taylor Swift – willow
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Best New
Giveon Griff
Olivia Rodrigo
Saweetie -WINNER!
The Kid LAROI
Rauw Alejandro
Best Collaboration
Bruno Mars, Anderson. Paak, Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira – GIRL LIKE ME
Doja Cat ft. SZA – Kiss Me More -WINNER!
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BABY
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Remix)
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
David Guetta -WINNER!
Joel Corry
Marshmello
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia
Best Alternative
Halsey
Lorde
Machine Gun Kelly
Twenty One Pilots
WILLOW
YUNGBLUD -WINNER!
Best Latin
Bad Bunny
Maluma -WINNER!
Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía
Shakira
Best Rock
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
Måneskin — **WINNER!
The Killers
Best Hip Hop
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj –WINNER!
Best K-Pop
BTS -WINNER!
LISA Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ TWICE
Best Group
BTS –WINNER!
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
BLACKPINK
BTS -WINNER!
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Best Push
24KGoldn
Fousheé
girl in red
Griff
JC Stewart
JXDN Latto
Madison Beer
Olivia Rodrigo -WINNER!
Remi Wolf
SAINt JHN
The Kid LAROI
Video for Good
Billie Eilish – Your Power -WINNER!
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
Amir Ashour
Matthew Blaise
Sage Dolan-Sandrino
Erika Hilton
Viktória Radványi -WINNER!