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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.

In this article, we’ve rounded up the artists with the most MTV VMA wins in history. 



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Olivia Rodrigo

Wins: 5


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Cardi B

Wins: 5


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Kanye West

Wins: 5


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Doja Cat

Wins: 5


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J Balvin

Wins: 5 


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The White Stripes

Wins: 5


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TLC

Wins: 5


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OutKast

Wins: 5


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No Doubt

Wins: 5


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INXS

Wins: 5


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Don Henley

Wins: 5


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Herbie Hancock

Wins: 5


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Gnarls Barkley

Wins: 5


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Bruce Springsteen

Wins: 5


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Paula Abdul

Wins: 5


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Ricky Martin

Wins: 6


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Nirvana

Wins: 6


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U2

Wins: 6


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Missy Elliott

Wins: 6


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Justin Bieber

Wins: 6


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Britney Spears

Wins: 6


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Post Malone

Wins: 6


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Beck

Wins: 6


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Shakira

Wins: 7


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En Vogue

Wins: 7


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Pink

Wins: 7


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Katy Perry

Wins: 7


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Jay-Z

Wins: 7


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The Smashing Pumpkins

Wins: 7


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NSYNC

Wins: 7


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Rihanna

Wins: 7


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Bruno Mars

Wins: 8


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Billie Eilish

Wins: 8


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Nicki Minaj

Wins: 8


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Michael Jackson

Wins: 8


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Lil Nas X

Wins: 8


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Coldplay

Wins: 8


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A-ha

Wins: 8


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Kendrick Lamar

Wins: 9


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Janet Jackson

Wins: 9


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Fatboy Slim

Wins: 9


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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Wins: 10


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Aerosmith

Wins: 10


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Green Day

Wins: 11


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Justin Timberlake

Wins: 11


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R.E.M.

Wins: 12


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Peter Gabriel

Wins: 13


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BTS

Wins: 13


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Eminem

Wins: 15


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Ariana Grande

Wins: 15


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Lady Gaga

Wins: 22


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Madonna

Wins: 27


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Beyoncé

Wins: 30 (28 as soloist, 2 with Destiny’s Child)


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Taylor Swift

Wins: 33


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Photo: MTV VMAs

One response to “Artists With the Most MTV VMA Wins of All Time”

  1. […] Swift’s special honor is separate from the competitive categories. The award also gives her a milestone in VMA history, taking her career total to 31 wins and putting her ahead of Beyoncé as the ceremony’s most-awarded artist. […]

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