The rapper nabbed six awards for 'HUMBLE.' video, while all the nominees in Best Fight Against the System category won a trophy each.
- Aug 28, 2017
AceShowbiz - After kicking off MTV Video Music Awards with a fire-filled medley, Kendrick Lamar has now made headlines with his victory at the show. Out of eight nominations, the Compton emcee walked away with six trophies. He nabbed Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects Awards for "HUMBLE.", a smash hit single off his double-platinum album "DAMN."
This year's VMAs removed gender-based categories, making it even harder to win against the other nominees. Ed Sheeran won Artist of the Year Awards, edging out the likes of Bruno Mars, Lorde, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd. Meanwhile, Khalid brought home Best New Artist Award.
VMAs also introduced a new category this year. Best Fight Against the System Award was honored to those who reflect "the audience's passion and activism surrounding environmental justice, immigration, LGBTQ and racial justice."
During the show, Susan Bro, the mother of Heather Heyer who was tragically killed while protesting in Charlottesville, appeared to announce that there were six winners in Best Fight Against the System category instead of one. The winners included Big Sean, Logic, Alessia Cara, Damian Lemar Hudson, John Legend, Shailene Woodley and Taboo.
Aside from revealing the winners, Susan announced Heather Heyer Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will provide scholarships to "help more people join Heather's fight against hatred." "Only 15 days ago, my daughter was killed as she protested racism," she said. "I miss her, but I know she's here tonight."
"I'm deeply moved to see people across the world, all over the world, be inspired by her courage," she continued. "I'm announcing the Heather Heyer Foundation, a nonprofit for scholarships. I don't want Heather to die in vain. I want people to know that Heather never marched alone. She was joined by people of every race and every background across the country."
- Song of the Summer: Lil Uzi Vert - "XO Tour Llif3"
- Video of the Year: Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
- Artist of the Year: Ed Sheeran
- Best New Artist: Khalid
- Best Collaboration: Zayn Malik Ft. Taylor Swift - "I Don't Wanna Live Forever"
- Best Pop: Fifth Harmony Ft. Gucci Mane - "Down"
- Best Hip-Hop: Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
- Best Dance: Zedd Ft. Alessia Cara - "Stay"
- Best Rock: Twenty One Pilots - "Heavydirtysoul"
- Best Cinematography: Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
- Best Direction: Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
- Best Art Direction: Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
- Best Visual Effects: Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
- Best Choreography: Kanye West - "Fade"
- Best Editing: Young Thug - "Wyclef Jean"
- Best Fight Against the System: Logic Ft. Damian Lemar Hudson - "Black SpiderMan", Big Sean - "Light", Alessia Cara - "Scars to Your Beautiful", Taboo Ft. Shailene Woodley - "Stand Up/Stand N Rock #NoDAPL", John Legend - "Surefire" and The Hamilton Mixtape - "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)"