Madonna’s Aretha ‘Tribute’ & 7 More Buzzed-About VMAs 2018 Moments

Powerful performances, girl power moments, shady comments, and #RelationshipGoals: The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards had it all!

The biggest names in music and pop culture gathered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20 to celebrate the top videos, songs, and artists from the last year.

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Jennifer Lopez was honored with Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and performed a medley of her biggest hits, Camila Cabello won Video of the Year, and Cardi B took home Best New Artist.

Plus, MTV had the Internet blow up with news the network is reviving its hit reality show The Hills with Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, and Audrina Patridge!

Check out the most buzzed-about moments from 2018 VMAs below:

Madonna’s “Tribute” to Aretha Franklin

I just can’t believe Madonna took Aretha’s moment to do…..that??! Like, woooow. pic.twitter.com/jgW9rfTBO3

— Cee. (@ceedotcee) August 21, 2018

is this about aretha or madonna? #VMAs pic.twitter.com/lUn0daoYc3

— im going to see beyoncé (@blackbruja_) August 21, 2018

Nicki and Ariana Are Friendship Goals

Tag the Nicki to your Ariana 💕💕💕 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/p4svYZxPYg

— MTV (@MTV) August 21, 2018

Omg @ArianaGrande holding @NICKIMINAJ‘s dress is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen #VMAs pic.twitter.com/OWPRvaPkX2

— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 21, 2018

Nicki’s Clapback for Fifth Harmony

Nicki Minaj reminded Tiffany Haddish not to mess with Fifth Harmony because “Normani is that b*tch” https://t.co/3BXfCKU3u0 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/oCQsxFyB5j

— The Cut (@TheCut) August 21, 2018

@NICKIMINAJ I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you 🙈✨💖 You perfect queen you! Thank you for lifting me up. God is real. Now y’all know I love me some Nickiiiiiiiiiiiiii. Congratulations on tonight!!! Proud of you always

— Normani (@Normani) August 21, 2018

Logic’s Powerful Message

Shout out to @Logic301 for always using his platform to send a powerful message. So emotional over his #VMAs performance https://t.co/sBSmADgNcq 👏 pic.twitter.com/tifsOTCko3

— Access (@accessonline) August 21, 2018

Ja Rule’s Cameo

Jennifer Lopez & Ja Rule reunited at the #VMAs to perform their hits “I’m Real” & “Ain’t it Funny” #Jlo #JaRule pic.twitter.com/04TBAoQWoC

— BroTalk Live (@brotalklive) August 21, 2018

When Ja rule came out with Jlo #Vmas yassssss 2000 vibes!!! pic.twitter.com/4f0h5XVfwA

— 🧝🏾‍♀️K.Herbo (@TheeKAlexis) August 21, 2018

A.Rod = Boyfriend Goals

Fourteen-time All-Star. TV analyst. Red carpet photographer. @AROD is a man of many talents. pic.twitter.com/6EAfiICQFa

— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) August 21, 2018

Same ARod, same. #VMAs pic.twitter.com/JKeZQlfHOf

— Casey Baker (@CaseyBake16) August 21, 2018

Cardi B “Introducing” Baby Kulture

This Cardi B plays too much 😂😂😂 See Offset’s look 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/FzIHbnfiKf

— Icey (@ManLikeIcey) August 21, 2018

Pete and Ariana’s Red Carpet Debut

We have no tears left to cry after looking at these Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson photos https://t.co/IiR1xnCxBu pic.twitter.com/Pz9Hmm7iNa

— Variety (@Variety) August 20, 2018

Pete Davidson has a bracelet that says ‘AGD’ for “Ariana Grande-Davidson”. 😭 We’re not crying. You are. 😭 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/D9OFP26RjQ

— Capital (@CapitalOfficial) August 21, 2018