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
Cardi B
Wins: 5
Kanye West
Wins: 5
Doja Cat
Wins: 5
J Balvin
Wins: 5
The White Stripes
Wins: 5
TLC
Wins: 5
OutKast
Wins: 5
No Doubt
Wins: 5
INXS
Wins: 5
Don Henley
Wins: 5
Herbie Hancock
Wins: 5
Gnarls Barkley
Wins: 5
Bruce Springsteen
Wins: 5
Paula Abdul
Wins: 5
Ricky Martin
Wins: 6
Nirvana
Wins: 6
U2
Wins: 6
Missy Elliott
Wins: 6
Justin Bieber
Wins: 6
Britney Spears
Wins: 6
Post Malone
Wins: 6
Beck
Wins: 6
Shakira
Wins: 7
En Vogue
Wins: 7
Pink
Wins: 7
Katy Perry
Wins: 7
Jay-Z
Wins: 7
The Smashing Pumpkins
Wins: 7
NSYNC
Wins: 7
Rihanna
Wins: 7
Bruno Mars
Wins: 8
Billie Eilish
Wins: 8
Nicki Minaj
Wins: 8
Michael Jackson
Wins: 8
Lil Nas X
Wins: 8
Coldplay
Wins: 8
A-ha
Wins: 8
Kendrick Lamar
Wins: 9
Janet Jackson
Wins: 9
Fatboy Slim
Wins: 9
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Wins: 10
Aerosmith
Wins: 10
Green Day
Wins: 11
Justin Timberlake
Wins: 11
R.E.M.
Wins: 12
Peter Gabriel
Wins: 13
BTS
Wins: 13
Eminem
Wins: 15
Ariana Grande
Wins: 15
Lady Gaga
Wins: 22
Madonna
Wins: 27
Beyoncé
Wins: 30 (28 as soloist, 2 with Destiny’s Child)
Taylor Swift
Wins: 33
Photo: MTV VMAs






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