Best of VMAs 2021: See Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Kacey Musgraves and more

A jubilant Lil Nas X hoists his award for video of the year for "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" ...

... which was presented by David Lee Roth.

Machine Gun Kelly played "Papercuts" with his buddy Travis Barker ...

... and won best alternative for "My Ex's Best Friend.

Busta Rhymes, right, dazzled with his rapid-fire lyrics for "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" and "What’s the Scenario" ...

... and Swizz Beatz introduced him.

The Foo Fighters (with Dave Grohl at the mic) accepted MTV's Global Icon Award ...

... and proved they earned it with a performance of "Learn to Fly," "Shame Shame" and "Everlong." (From left, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear.)

Billie Eilish introduced the band.

Doja Cat, left, and SZA accepted the award for best collaboration for "Kiss Me More.

Ashanti and Ja Rule reunited to present the award.

Ozuna won the night with a splashy version of "La Funka.

Rita Ora donned over-the-knee tights and a black cape for presenting duties.

AJ McLean, Lance Bass, and Nick Lachey came together to present best K-pop to BTS for "Butter.

Among her many crazy costumes, Doja Cat wore a chair as part of her hosting gig.

Doja Cat performed "Been Like This" and "You Right" suspended from the ceiling of the Barclays Center.

Travis Scott took home the best hip-hop award for "Franchise" ...

... presented by Wyclef Jean.

Normani sparkled in silver lamé for a performance of "Wild Side" that ended with a lapdance that nodded to Janet Jackson.

Chlöe sang "Have Mercy" ...

... was introduced by her sister Halle Bailey.

Avril Lavigne presented the Video for Good award ...

... which went to Billie Eilish for "Your Power." "We need to protect our young women at all cost," she reminded, and "to remember to not abuse" power.

Leslie Grace introduced a performance draped in silver strings.

Camila Cabello performed "Don't Go Yet" in a full Latin dance production.

Ciara turned out in black lace to introduce Normani.

Shawn Mendes gave a heartthrob-worthy rendition of "Summer of Love.

Conor McGregor speaks at the VMAs. Earlier in the evening, he engaged in a scuffle with Machine Gun Kelly on the red carpet.

Billy Porter introduced Lil Nas X, telling the crowd "the world wasn't ready for all of this Black boy joy.

Lil Nas X started out in full marching-band regalia for "Industry Baby," before stripping down to hot-pink pants.

Jack Harlow joined in for the song.

Cyndi Lauper presented the best pop award for "Peaches" to Justin Bieber, left, and Giveon.

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performed "Saturday.

The MTV astronaut is bathed in red light at the VMAs.

Jennifer Lopez presented the award for song of the year ...

... to Olivia Rodrigo for "Drivers License."

And Rodrigo performed her hit "Good 4 U.

Hailey Bieber showed up to support her husband, Justin Bieber, and introduce Kacey Musgraves ...

... who sang "Star-Crossed" silhouetted against a flaming heart.

Justin Bieber performed "Stay" against red-lit faux mountains ...

... with the Kid Laroi.

Madonna opened the show. "And they said we wouldn't last!" she told the crowd.