The 2011 #VMAs is the most-watched broadcast in the MTV history, with 12.4 million viewers.
It featured a surprise pregnancy reveal from Beyoncé, and performances from Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Adele, Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars & more.
“Firework” won Video of the Year.
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade Medley” has been crowned the #1 best VMA performance of the 21st century by Billboard.
It’s ranked #4 overall, and all other performances ranked above were part of the 20th century.
my group, The OMG Girlz gave the world the word “Baddie” @itsSeanBankhead created the word and called us that first. we in turn called Beyoncé “Baddie Bey” and when she first came on instagram that was her first ever IG name. just thought I’d put that out there. our impact is undeniable 🤷🏽♀️😇
Beyoncé becomes the first woman to re-enter the Billboard 200’s Top 10 with an Anniversary re-release.
She also joins Michael Jackson as the only soloists to achieve this, alongside several male groups who have also accomplished the feat.
After intense backlash, the Recording Academy has once again changed Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER win from “Best Contemporary” back to Best Country Album at the Grammys, the final recipient of the category.
They were recently called out for downplaying her historic achievement by making it nonexistent.