Nicki Minaj, 39, has so much to do on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28. She’ll host the present for the primary time with Jack Harlow and LL Cool J. Nicki will carry out after she’s honored with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award, which has gone to main stars like J.Lo, Pink, and Rihanna up to now. The rapper scored two nominations this 12 months and there’s an opportunity she will add to her “Moon Man” trophy assortment. However what number of instances has Nicki received on the MTV VMAs earlier than?

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Up to now, Nicki has received 5 awards on the MTV VMAs, not together with the Vanguard Award she’ll obtain. She’s been a powerhouse within the Music business so it’s not stunning that she’s completed so properly on the award present through the years. Right here’s what you’ll want to find out about Nicki’s MTV VMA nominations and wins by way of her profession to this point.

Her 5 Wins

Greatest Hip-Hop Video — “Tremendous Bass” (2011)

Nicki received her first VMA for the music video to her hip-hop music “Tremendous Bass” on the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. She beat Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West within the class. In her acceptance speech, Nicki gave a shoutout to Sanaa Hamri, the director of the music video. She additionally thanked her household and her followers, dubbed the “Barbz”, for his or her assist.

Greatest Feminine Video — “Starships” (2012)

On the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki received Greatest Feminine Video for “Starships” over fellow nominees Beyonce, Selena Gomez & The Scene, Katy Perry, and Rihanna. She wore a black and pink bodysuit and a yellow wig when she accepted the “Moon Man” on stage. “I actually didn’t anticipate this,” she admitted in her speech. “I simply can’t consider this even occurred. That is one other MTV Award!”

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Greatest Hip-Hop Video — “Anaconda” (2015)

Nicki’s third MTV “Moon Man” was for Greatest Hip-Hip Video for “Anaconda” in 2015. She received the award over Large Sean, Fetty Wap, Kendrick Lamar, and Wiz Khalifa. In her acceptance speech, Nicki shockingly known as out Miley Cyrus who was internet hosting the present. “Now again to this b*tch who had so much to say about me within the press. Miley, what’s good?” Miley responded instantly, telling Nicki, “Hey, we’re all on this business doing interviews and we all know how they manipulate.” Awkward!

Greatest Hip-Hop Video — “Chun-Li” (2018)

Nicki received the Greatest Hip-Hop Video VMA for a 3rd time on the 2018 ceremony. She took dwelling the trophy for “Chun-Li” over her proficient fellow nominees together with her rival Cardi B. Nicki and her pal Drake presently share the document for essentially the most wins on this class.

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 Greatest Energy Anthem — “Sizzling Lady Summer time” (2019)

Previous to the 2022 MTV VMAs, Nicki final received a “Moon Man” in 2019 for Greatest Energy Anthem for “Sizzling Lady Summer time.” It was her first win in that class. She shared the victory with collaborators Megan Thee Stallion and Ty Dolla Signal.

Nominations

Along with the wins above, Nicki has been nominated for 11 awards on the MTV Video Music Awards as of the 2022 ceremony.

2010 MTV Video Music Awards

• Greatest New Artist — “Huge Assault” (with Sean Garrett)

2011 MTV Video Music Awards

• Greatest Feminine Video — “Tremendous Bass” 
• Greatest Collaboration — “Second 4 Life” (that includes Drake)

2012 MTV Video Music Awards

• Greatest Hip-Hop Video — “Beez within the Lure” (that includes 2 Chainz)

2015 MTV Video Music Awards

• Greatest Feminine Video — “Anaconda”
• Greatest Collaboration — “Bang Bang” (with Jessie J and Ariana Grande)

2017 MTV Video Music Awards

• Greatest Choreography — “Aspect To Aspect” (with Ariana Grande)

2020 MTV Video Music Awards

• Greatest Collaboration — “Tusa” (with Karol G)
• Greatest Latin — “Tusa” (with Karol G)

2022 MTV Video Music Awards

• Music of the Summer time — “Tremendous Freaky Lady”
• Greatest Hip Hop — “Do We Have a Downside?”

What Will She Carry out?

Nicki is anticipated to carry out the Video Vanguard Medley after she receives the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. In different phrases, Nicki will carry out a mixture of a few of her hottest songs in a single unforgettable efficiency. She’ll in all probability embrace her fashionable songs like “Tremendous Bass” and “Starships” within the medley. It’s going to be epic!

What’s Subsequent For Nicki Minaj?

Nicki is supposedly engaged on her fifth studio album for the time being. Her final album was 2018’s Queen which debuted at quantity two on the US Billboard 200 chart. It featured the singles “Chun-Li”, “Mattress,” “Barbie Goals”, and “Good Kind.” Nicki’s most up-to-date music launch was her music “Tremendous Break Lady” that dropped in August 2022. The music is a jam — like every little thing else Nicki places out!