Yes, Taylor Swift Was at the VMAs, But She Didn’t Perform

The MTV VMAs 2024 took place on Wednesday, and fans were curious about whether Taylor Swift performed at the event. This interest stemmed from the event’s numerous performances, featuring a mix of industry veterans like Eminem and rising stars such as Sabrina Carpenter. Additionally, Taylor Swift’s presence at the event, where she was nominated for multiple awards, fueled this curiosity.

So, did Taylor Swift perform at the VMAs in 2024? Here is your answer:

Did Taylor Swift perform at the VMAs in 2024

No, Taylor Swift did not perform at the VMAs in 2024.

Instead, the VMAs showcased performances from various other popular artists. Eminem opened the ceremony with his new single “Houdini” from his latest album The Death of Slim Shady and later performed “Somebody Save Me.” Following Eminem, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Halsey, Rauw Alejandro, and Katy Perry also took the stage.

With Swift’s Eras Tour set to resume next month, the “All Too Well” singer is likely resting her vocal cords, which might explain why she chose not to perform at the VMAs like her contemporaries.

However, Taylor Swift won seven awards at the MTV VMAs, breaking several records with her win for Video of the Year. This extended her record for the category, which she previously won with “Bad Blood,” “You Need to Calm Down,” and “Anti-Hero.” It also marked her third consecutive win for Video of the Year, having previously won in 2023 for “Anti-Hero” and in 2022 for “All Too Well: The Short Film.”

Her wins include:

• Video of the Year – Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
• Artist of the Year
• Best Collaboration – “Fortnight”
• Best Pop
• Best Direction – “Fortnight”
• Best Editing – “Fortnight”
• Song of the Summer – “Fortnight”

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, was not present at the event, but she gave him a shout-out during her acceptance speech.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is set to resume in October 2024. She will perform in three U.S. states—Miami, Indianapolis, and New Orleans—between October 18 and November 3, according to her official site. She will then head to Canada to perform in Toronto and Vancouver between November 14 and December 8, 2024.

Abdul Azim Naushad

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