Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has been nominated for ‘Best Art Direction’ for his appearance in Beyoncé’s “Already.”
Nigeria’s Wizkid was also nominated for ‘Best Cinematography’ and ‘Best R&B’ for his feature on Beyonce‘s “Brown Skin Girl.”
Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion have seven and six nominations, respectively, and both have Artist of the Year honours atop Video of the Year nominations. Other notable nominees include Dua Lipa, 24kGoldn, and Taylor Swift, who each received four nominations, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, and SZA, who each received three nominations, and Lady Gaga, who received two nominations.
Fans can vote for their favourites at vma.mtv.com starting today.
See the full list below:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
DJ Khaled ft. Drake – “Popstar” (starring Justin Bieber)
Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
The Weeknd – “Save Your Tears”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Justin Bieber
Megan Thee Stallion
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
SONG OF THE YEAR
24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior – “Mood”
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”
BTS – “Dynamite”
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
Dua Lipa – “Levitating”
Olivia Rodrigo – “Drivers License”
BEST NEW ARTIST, Presented by Facebook
24kGoldn
Giveon
The Kid LAROI
Olivia Rodrigo
Polo G
Saweetie
