Only a month separates us from the 2023 MTV VMAs!
One of music’s biggest nights, this year’s edition of the annual ceremony is pressing forward with a trumpeted return to New Jersey’s Prudential Center on September 12.
As fans clamor over which of their favorite acts will take home the night’s shiny Moonperson trophies (click here to see nominations), MTV has music lovers waiting with bated breath for the official announcement of the event’s host, performer list, and – of course – the coveted Video Vanguard honor.
Having already toasted the needle-moving videographies of legendary and iconic acts like Michael Jackson (after whom the award is named), Madonna, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Kanye West, Missy Elliott, and Nicki Minaj among its exclusive honorees, the 2023 statuette has been shrouded in mystery as to who will be its designated awardee.
As we anxiously await the final word, we turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – to ask:
Who should receive the 2023 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award?
The list above is comprised of artists who not only boast impressive videographies, but have at least 10 years of time in the game.
Christina, Katy, Usher or Mariah deserves it.
I’m surprised Nicki won the award. Her visuals haven’t been impressive since the Pink Friday era and her live showings are CONSISTENTLY awful.
Lol I agree. They prolly felt sorry for her because her videography ain’t nothing special ‼️
We all know the VMAS & GRAMMYS are gonna kiss Trailer Swift 🍑 like they always do every award season.
It’s all POLITICS. That’s why I always root for UNDERDOGS.
How nicki won before lady gaga did?
Gaga rejected several times. Thats why MTV created the Tricon award for her.
How anyone won before missy did?
Missy is my girl. She definitely should get it.
Missy already got one hun
I nominate Ciara; her videos are FIRE🔥
No one! How about let the award rest for a bit so it keeps its vanguard status
They should “ungive” it to Nicki Minaj. She’s very much not deserving.
Other than that, perhaps maybe Taylor Swift
Eminem, Lil Wayne, or Pink
RIHANNA is the only answer
Mariah is overdue, but they’ll probably give it to Taylor since she’s at her peak and the network is hurting for ratings.
Personally, I nominate Normani. Does her Bose commercial count as one of her videos?
Ciara needs one! Her videos are always FIRE 🔥
Um, Shakira.
The woman has had a career for over 30 years. She’s had a groundbreaking year in music this year. A woman who’s approaching 50 years old, had not 1, but 2 top 10 singles on Billboars hot 100. Her collaboration with Karol G is the most viewed video this year. They disregard her because she’s Latina and isn’t an American artist with a video graphic comprised mostly in Spanish. Xenophobic and ageism. Her long lasting career and legacy as a global pop Chanteuse speaks for itself. This is just breaking the surface because she’s a beast on Spotify.
Not now but she definitely deserves it
Bruno Mars
Ashlee Simpson
🤣 Gurl.
Usher. Id like be to see Janet present
MC and Missy deserve it. Even if those awards don’t mean sh!t. Mariah only has 5 Grammys. Her career speaks for itself, not those stupid awards.
Bruno Mars deserves this
Dear Sam
Usher all the way thatha go win it he pushed rnb plus electro choreography and live dvd
Usher all the way shirt full picture like give him a come back
Meg Tha Stallion
all BS aside nobody makes better actual video than Breezy. Drake is the closest