Nicki Minaj Accepts the Video Vanguard Award | 2022 VMAs

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[Mariaaa_xo]

Nicki mentioning Mariah was everything! The world is finally back on track. “Up out My Face, boy” if you know you know. One of the most iconic collabs, in music history. They did that! 🔥💖

[rasheed]

“I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here. I wish people understood what they went through. I wish people took mental health seriously, even for the people you think have perfect lives.” - Nicki Minaj

[ilikehamburgerandsprite]

She didn’t start tearing up until she mentioned the barbz. We mean soooo much to her and she shows it

[arado]

Most celebrities only own one decade, I'm glad people are still praising her this decade and her music comebacks kill, Nicki has raised me and everyone since 2009-now!!!

[marcomanino]

This was actually a great acceptance speech. She was so humble and acknowledged all those you she felt contributed to her journey. Respect.

[shivamvedi]

The way she paused the entire show to get her phone😂queen tingz!
i was hoping we’d get to see papa bear😍

[Therese-qu]

It’s actually called “The MICHAEL JACKSON Video Vanguard Award” !!! Thank you Nicki for humanising these wonderful artists who have inspired us throughout the years. Your humility and grace is beautiful! Love your work x

[weirdowhisper]

2:34 *"I wish ppl took mental health seriously, even for the ppl who we think have the perfect lives."* made me cry coz it's dang true. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

[neymrswife]

Thank you Nicki for mentioning Michael Jackson. MTV wouldn't even be where it is without him and only him. People always forget what he really meant to the industry.

[kittensmitten]

I like how she chose her fans to give her her award. That made sense. She definitely deserves this!

[philiq]

Well-earned! She's easily one of the most influential rappers ever.

[calired]

She spent her whole speech showing love to all the folks around her that played a role in her life and career! Great speech Nicki! ❤️❤️❤️

[barbieclips_]

Normally artists bring up another celebrity to give them the award, but Nicki bringing up the Barbz just shows how much genuine love she has for us🥺🎀💗

[zayn]

They tried to stop her, they tried to replace her, they tried to end her legacy.
But here she is accepting the prestigious Vanguard Award while having the number one song in the country, and STILL breaking records. You can’t replace the QUEEN OF RAP 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[lawrencelawzz]

This was a beautiful, heartfelt and humble acceptance speech which shed light to mental health and how artists are treated by the public and the media, she mentioned two legends who have been scrutinized their whole careers even after their unfortunate deaths they're still ridiculed in the media which are Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. She's a very diverse artist and doesn't stick to the status quo of being only a "rapper" but is also a huge Popstar that young people love and heavily look up to which is why it's so beautiful seeing that she chose Barbz (her fanbase) to give her this iconic award and shared this moment with them which is very different than what we usually see artists do. She mentioned artists who helped her during the beginning stages of her career, who saw the potential in her and believed in her to shine on their albums and singles. She's known to being the star of any song she's featured in because she always outshines everyone else in songs and seeing that she acknowledged that and was graceful to thank them is so beautiful to watch. Loved every bit of this speech. Shout out Nicki Minaj you deserve this moment.

[kingdomkulchad]

This was a classy and humble acceptance speech. Way to go Nicki!!!

[panda_ber]

No because when she spoke about mental health I teared up, it's something that no one speaks about, between artists/marketing and the whole music industry. Wise words Nicki <3

[jade]

The part about mental health made me tear up. That's so important. We never know what these artists or anybody we meet are going through quietly behind the scenes. I'm so happy for Nicki finally getting her flowers! Papa Bear has an amazing mother. 💕

[xtrvrn]

3:32 my fav part of the whole speech.😭

[MaliaBissh]

You can tell she has been waiting for this moment. I LOVE Nicki, I am so happy for her. She raised a whole generation.