That's A Wrap! All the Winners and Performers from the MTV EMA 2021 Show
On Sunday, November 14, the BIGGEST night in global music honored this year's best and brightest in Budapest! Live from the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary, MTV viewers from over 180 countries saw their favourite artists hit the stage.
In addition to receiving the "Best New" award, host Saweetie made sure to keep viewers engaged throughout the show too. She cemented her status as the Icy Girl when she landed on the stage with the help of a giant snowflake, ultimately melting hearts with her medley of "Best Friend," "OUT OUT" and "Tap In." Other memorable host moments include when she chatted with her bestie, Brazilian singer Anitta, chilled with Squid Games-inspired soldiers and stayed hydrated by the pool with champagne.
Loyal MTV EMA viewers may remember that Ed Sheeran hosted back in 2015, and this year he started off the show with "Overpass Graffiti" and an apropos set covered in neon spray paint. But if you were late to the show, never fear! Sheeran came back once again performing "Shivers" and receiving two awards, "Best Artist" and "Best Song." Pretty nice additions to his swag bag!
And another veteran MTV EMA performer, Maluma, hit the stage with "MAMA TETEMA," bringing Tanzanian artist Rayvanny — and a rainstorm — onto the stage. Hopefully he brought towels to dry off his new "Best Latin" winner award! And "Best Alternative" winner YUNGBLUD, returned to the MTV EMA stage as he performed "fleabag," to an energized audience.
Hitmakers and stars of the stage and screen who also attended including Rita Ora, OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, Winnie Harlow, WWE's Drew McIntyre, Joel Corry, Olly Alexander and Manu Gavassi.
After performing "MAMMAMIA" to a standing ovation, EuroVision winners Måneskin can now include their "Best Rock" award in their trophy case. Måneskin weren't the only band to hit the stage that night, as Imagine Dragons performed "Enemy" with J.I.D. with a crew of backup dancers.
Other artists who hit the MTV EMA stage for the first time include, Griff with "One Night," MTV PUSH artist girl in red with "Serotonin," and Kim Petras with "Coconuts" and "Hit It From The Back."
The evening also recognized the efforts of five MTV EMA Generation Change Award honorees through their work towards equity for the LGBTQ+ communities. Each honoree has selected a specific cause to which MTV will donate to. With an intro by Drew Barrymore, the five honorees included: Amir Ashour of IraQueer, Matthew Blaise of The Oasis Project, Sage Dolan-Sandrino of TEAM Mag, Viktória Radványi of Budapest Pride and Erika Hilton, the first Black trans woman elected in São Paulo, Brazil.
As the 2021 MTV EMAs sails down the Danube River, who knows where it'll be headed next? Keep your eyes peeled on mtvema.com for next year's show location!
FULL LIST OF "2021 MTV EMA" WINNERS
*indicates winner
Best Artist
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran*
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Pop
BTS*
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Best Song
Doja Cat ft. SZA - Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits*
Justin Bieber - Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
Best Video
Doja Cat ft. SZA - Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits
Justin Bieber - Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)*
Normani ft. Cardi B - Wild Side
Taylor Swift – willow
Best Collaboration
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira - GIRL LIKE ME
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Leave the Door Open
Doja Cat ft. SZA - Kiss Me More*
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - Save Your Tears (Remix)
Best New
Giveon Griff
Olivia Rodrigo
Rauw Alejandro
Saweetie*
The Kid LAROI
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
David Guetta*
Joel Corry
Marshmello
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia
Best Rock
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
Måneskin*
The Killers
Best Alternative
Halsey
Lorde
Machine Gun Kelly
Twenty One Pilots
WILLOW
YUNGBLUD*
Best Latin
Bad Bunny
J. Balvin
Maluma*
Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía
Shakira
Best Hip Hop
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj*
Best K-Pop
BTS*
LISA Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ TWICE
Best Group
BTS*
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Best Push
24KGoldn
Fousheé
girl in red
Griff
JC Stewart
JXDN Latto
Madison Beer
Olivia Rodrigo*
Remi Wolf
SAINt JHN
The Kid LAROI
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
BLACKPINK
BTS*
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Video for Good
Billie Eilish - Your Power*
Demi Lovato - Dancing With The Devil
girl in red – Serotonin
H.E.R. - Fight For You
Harry Styles - Treat People With Kindness
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Best African Act
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Australian Act
Ruel
Best Brazilian Act
Manu Gavassi
Best Canadian Act
Johnny Orlando
Best Caribbean Act
Bad Bunny
Best French Act
Amel Bent
Best German Act
Badmómzjay
Best Hungarian Act
Azahriah
Best India Act
DIVINE
Best Italian Act
Aka 7even
Best Israeli Act
Noa Kirel
Best Japan Act
Sakurazaka46
Best Korea Act
Aespa
Best Lat Am North Act
Alemán
Best Lat Am-South Act
Tini
Best Lat Am-Central Act
Sebastian Yatra
Best New Zealand Act
Teeks
Best Nordic Act
Tessa (Denmark)
Best Polish Act
Daria Zawialow
Best Portuguese Act
Diogo Piçarra
Best MTV Russia Act
Max Barskih
Best Southeast Asia Act
JJ Lin (Singapore)
Best Spanish Act
Aitana
Best Swiss Act
Gjon's Tears
Best UK & Ireland Act
Little Mix
Best US Act
Taylor Swift
In addition to receiving the "Best New" award, host Saweetie made sure to keep viewers engaged throughout the show too. She cemented her status as the Icy Girl when she landed on the stage with the help of a giant snowflake, ultimately melting hearts with her medley of "Best Friend," "OUT OUT" and "Tap In." Other memorable host moments include when she chatted with her bestie, Brazilian singer Anitta, chilled with Squid Games-inspired soldiers and stayed hydrated by the pool with champagne.
Loyal MTV EMA viewers may remember that Ed Sheeran hosted back in 2015, and this year he started off the show with "Overpass Graffiti" and an apropos set covered in neon spray paint. But if you were late to the show, never fear! Sheeran came back once again performing "Shivers" and receiving two awards, "Best Artist" and "Best Song." Pretty nice additions to his swag bag!
And another veteran MTV EMA performer, Maluma, hit the stage with "MAMA TETEMA," bringing Tanzanian artist Rayvanny — and a rainstorm — onto the stage. Hopefully he brought towels to dry off his new "Best Latin" winner award! And "Best Alternative" winner YUNGBLUD, returned to the MTV EMA stage as he performed "fleabag," to an energized audience.
Hitmakers and stars of the stage and screen who also attended including Rita Ora, OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, Winnie Harlow, WWE's Drew McIntyre, Joel Corry, Olly Alexander and Manu Gavassi.
After performing "MAMMAMIA" to a standing ovation, EuroVision winners Måneskin can now include their "Best Rock" award in their trophy case. Måneskin weren't the only band to hit the stage that night, as Imagine Dragons performed "Enemy" with J.I.D. with a crew of backup dancers.
Other artists who hit the MTV EMA stage for the first time include, Griff with "One Night," MTV PUSH artist girl in red with "Serotonin," and Kim Petras with "Coconuts" and "Hit It From The Back."
The evening also recognized the efforts of five MTV EMA Generation Change Award honorees through their work towards equity for the LGBTQ+ communities. Each honoree has selected a specific cause to which MTV will donate to. With an intro by Drew Barrymore, the five honorees included: Amir Ashour of IraQueer, Matthew Blaise of The Oasis Project, Sage Dolan-Sandrino of TEAM Mag, Viktória Radványi of Budapest Pride and Erika Hilton, the first Black trans woman elected in São Paulo, Brazil.
As the 2021 MTV EMAs sails down the Danube River, who knows where it'll be headed next? Keep your eyes peeled on mtvema.com for next year's show location!
FULL LIST OF "2021 MTV EMA" WINNERS
*indicates winner
Best Artist
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran*
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Pop
BTS*
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Best Song
Doja Cat ft. SZA - Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits*
Justin Bieber - Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
Best Video
Doja Cat ft. SZA - Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits
Justin Bieber - Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)*
Normani ft. Cardi B - Wild Side
Taylor Swift – willow
Best Collaboration
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira - GIRL LIKE ME
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Leave the Door Open
Doja Cat ft. SZA - Kiss Me More*
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - Save Your Tears (Remix)
Best New
Giveon Griff
Olivia Rodrigo
Rauw Alejandro
Saweetie*
The Kid LAROI
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
David Guetta*
Joel Corry
Marshmello
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia
Best Rock
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
Måneskin*
The Killers
Best Alternative
Halsey
Lorde
Machine Gun Kelly
Twenty One Pilots
WILLOW
YUNGBLUD*
Best Latin
Bad Bunny
J. Balvin
Maluma*
Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía
Shakira
Best Hip Hop
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj*
Best K-Pop
BTS*
LISA Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ TWICE
Best Group
BTS*
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Best Push
24KGoldn
Fousheé
girl in red
Griff
JC Stewart
JXDN Latto
Madison Beer
Olivia Rodrigo*
Remi Wolf
SAINt JHN
The Kid LAROI
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
BLACKPINK
BTS*
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Video for Good
Billie Eilish - Your Power*
Demi Lovato - Dancing With The Devil
girl in red – Serotonin
H.E.R. - Fight For You
Harry Styles - Treat People With Kindness
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Best African Act
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Australian Act
Ruel
Best Brazilian Act
Manu Gavassi
Best Canadian Act
Johnny Orlando
Best Caribbean Act
Bad Bunny
Best French Act
Amel Bent
Best German Act
Badmómzjay
Best Hungarian Act
Azahriah
Best India Act
DIVINE
Best Italian Act
Aka 7even
Best Israeli Act
Noa Kirel
Best Japan Act
Sakurazaka46
Best Korea Act
Aespa
Best Lat Am North Act
Alemán
Best Lat Am-South Act
Tini
Best Lat Am-Central Act
Sebastian Yatra
Best New Zealand Act
Teeks
Best Nordic Act
Tessa (Denmark)
Best Polish Act
Daria Zawialow
Best Portuguese Act
Diogo Piçarra
Best MTV Russia Act
Max Barskih
Best Southeast Asia Act
JJ Lin (Singapore)
Best Spanish Act
Aitana
Best Swiss Act
Gjon's Tears
Best UK & Ireland Act
Little Mix
Best US Act
Taylor Swift