Nicki Minaj has walked away with more than one 'Moon Man' at the MTV Video Music Awards. Here's a rundown on her nominations and wins at the show through her career so far.
Nicki Minaj, 39, has a lot to do at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28. She’ll host the show for the first time with Jack Harlow and LL Cool J. Nicki will perform after she’s honored with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award, which has gone to major stars like J.Lo, Pink, and Rihanna in the past. The rapper scored two nominations this year and there’s a chance she can add to her “Moon Man” trophy collection. But how many times has Nicki won at the MTV VMAs before?
So far, Nicki has won five awards at the MTV VMAs, not including the Vanguard Award she’ll receive. She’s been a powerhouse in the music industry so it’s not surprising that she’s done so well at the award show over the years. Here’s what you need to know about Nicki’s MTV VMA nominations and wins through her career thus far.
Her 5 Wins
Best Hip-Hop Video — “Super Bass” (2011)
Nicki won her first VMA for the music video to her hip-hop song “Super Bass” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. She beat Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West in the category. In her acceptance speech, Nicki gave a shoutout to Sanaa Hamri, the director of the music video. She also thanked her family and her fans, dubbed the “Barbz”, for their support.
Best Female Video — “Starships” (2012)
At the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki won Best Female Video for “Starships” over fellow nominees Beyonce, Selena Gomez & The Scene, Katy Perry, and Rihanna. She wore a black and red bodysuit and a yellow wig when she accepted the “Moon Man” on stage. “I really didn’t expect this,” she admitted in her speech. “I just can’t believe this even happened. This is another MTV Award!”
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