Chappell Roan Makes Fiery VMAs Debut, Dedicates Best New Artist Win to ‘Queer Kids in the Midwest’ — Watch

Chappell Roan continued her journey to superstardom on Wednesday, making a memorable pitstop at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Roan, whose album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is riding a massive wave of commercial and critical success, took the VMAs stage for the very first time, introduced by none other than RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sasha Colby, who referred to her as “your favorite drag queen’s favorite artist.”

Suited in armor and surrounded by a flaming castle set, Roan had the crowd screaming before singing a single note of “Good Luck, Babe!” That screaming continued as Roan continued to serve Joan of Arc realness and… sword-ography? Is that a word? Well, we’re making it one!

Watch Roan’s full VMAs performance below:

Later in the night, Roan accepted the Moon Person for Best New Artist, dedicating her victory to her LGBTQ+ fanbase. “For all the queer kids in the midwest watching right now, I see you, I understand you, because I’m one of you, and don’t ever let anyone tell that you can’t be exactly who you wanna be, bitch.”

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This was Roan’s biggest TV performance to date, following her viral appearances on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon .

In addition to being nominated for Best New Artist, Roan entered this year’s ceremony with three other VMA nominations: PUSH Performance of the Year for “Red Wine Supernova,” Song of Summer for “Good Luck, Babe!” and Best Trending Video for “Hot to Go!”

Roan was one of several highly anticipated performers this year, along with Anitta, Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Eminem , GloRilla, Halsey, Karol G, Katy Perry , Lenny Kravitz, Lisa, LL Cool J, (host) Megan Thee Stallion, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes.

Hit PLAY on the video above to watch footage of Roan’s debut performance at the 2024 VMAs, then grade it in the poll below and drop a comment with your full review.

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