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17 Super Important Things That Happened At The 2017 VMAs

Cardi B stormed the red carpet and Kendrick Lamar took home the most awards.

By Myles Tanzer
August 27, 2017
1. Cardi B ruled the red carpet

Watch her pre-show performance here.

2. 21 Savage and Amber Rose looked amazing together too

Check out all of the night's red carpet looks here.

3. Kendrick Lamar opened the show in flames
4. Ed Sheeran and Lil Uzi Vert performed “XO Tour Llif3” together
5. Taylor Swift premiered her new video

Here's everything it reminds us of.

6. Fifth Harmony referenced losing their fifth member in a pretty funny way
7. Frank Ocean hosted an episode of Blonded Radio on Beats 1 during the show because why not

He premiered a new song and video for "Provider."

8. Lorde battled through the flu and performed “Homemade Dynamite”
9. Cardi B lent her support to Colin Kaepernick

“AOOOOWWWW.”

10. P!nk stood on top of a flying car

And accepted the Video Vanguard Award.

11. Teyana Taylor and her abs were iconic

Her outfit was an awesome tribute to Janet Jackson.

12. Logic was joined by Alessia Cara and Khalid to perform their moving single together

It was for for suicide prevention awareness. Call 1-800-273-8255 if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone.

13. Heather Heyer's mom presented the award for Best Fight Against The System

And launched a new foundation in her daughter's name.

14. Lil B got cut off

:(

15. Jared Leto led an emotional tribute to Chester Bennington
16. Kendrick Lamar won the award for video of the year, and five others

Check out the full list of winners here.

17. Nicki Minaj performed with Katy Perry to close out the show

Thank you generous queen.

Posted: August 27, 2017
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