The MTV Video Music Awards have always been one of the most prestigious accolades of pop culture, measuring which artists define an era and leave a mark that lasts. Since their debut in 1984, the VMAs have crowned icons, sparked controversies, and turned performances into career-defining moments. Over the decades, a select group of artists has risen above the rest, not only delivering unforgettable visuals but also collecting armfuls of Moon Person trophies along the way.
Today, the list of artists with the most VMA wins reads like a timeline of music history itself. From pioneers like Madonna and Michael Jackson, who shaped the early years of the show, to current superstars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, whose names dominate every new ceremony, the VMAs continue to reward innovation and cultural impact.
As the 2025 VMAs showed, history is still being written. Meanwhile, we’ve rounded up the artists with the most MTV VMA wins in history.
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Kanye West – 5
Doja Cat – 5
J Balvin – 5
The White Stripes – 5
TLC – 5
OutKast – 5
No Doubt – 5
Nirvana – 5
INXS – 5
Don Henley – 5
Herbie Hancock – 5
Gnarls Barkley – 5
Bruce Springsteen – 5
Paula Abdul – 5
Ricky Martin – 6
U2 – 6
Missy Elliott – 6
Justin Bieber – 6
Bruno Mars – 6
Britney Spears – 6
Post Malone – 6
Beck – 6
Shakira – 7
En Vogue – 7
Pink – 7
Katy Perry – 7
Jay-Z – 7
The Smashing Pumpkins – 7
NSYNC – 7
Rihanna – 7
Billie Eilish – 8
Nicki Minaj – 8
Michael Jackson – 8
Lil Nas X – 8
Coldplay – 8
A-ha – 8
Kendrick Lamar – 9
Janet Jackson – 9
Fatboy Slim – 9
Red Hot Chili Peppers – 10
BTS – 10
Aerosmith – 10
Green Day – 11
Justin Timberlake – 11
R.E.M. – 12
Peter Gabriel – 13
Ariana Grande – 13
Eminem – 15
Madonna – 20
Lady Gaga – 22
Beyoncé – 30 (28 as soloist, 2 with Destiny’s Child)
Taylor Swift – 30
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