What did Kanye West say to Taylor Swift at the Vmas 2009?
For the uninitiated, Taylor won Best Female Video Award for ‘You Belong With Me’ by defeating Beyoncé. While giving her speech, Kanye interrupted her midway and said, “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!
What video did Taylor Swift win Vmas 2009?
You Belong with Me
Taylor Swift and Kanye West incident As Taylor Swift was giving her acceptance speech for Best Female Video for “You Belong with Me”, Kanye West came on stage, took the microphone from her, and said: “Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!
How old was Taylor Swift when Kanye ruined her speech?
19-year-old
The immediate narrative of the scandal was clear-cut and easy to understand: Obviously Kanye, swigging Hennessy on the red carpet, was in the wrong for rushing the stage. And 19-year-old Taylor, who showed up to the red carpet in a Cinderella carriage with her blonde hair in ringlets, was the innocent wronged party.
What video did Taylor Swift win Video of the Year?
Recipients
| Year | Winner(s) | Video |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Beyoncé | “Formation” |
| 2017 | Kendrick Lamar | “Humble” |
| 2018 | Camila Cabello (featuring Young Thug) | “Havana” |
| 2019 | Taylor Swift | “You Need to Calm Down” |
What did Kanye West do at the VMAs?
One of the best videos of all time!” Kanye shouted to a mortified Swift and the speechless audience. And as quickly as he ran onstage — MTV cut away to show Pink applauding Taylor, and when they flashed back to Swift, West already had the mic in his hand — he was off, leaving a shocked Swift in his wake.
When did Taylor Swift and Kanye West duet?
Singer Kanye West takes the microphone from singer Taylor Swift as she accepts the “Best Female Video” award during the MTV Video Music Awards on in New York MTV Video Music Awards Show, New York, USA – 13 Sep 2009.
Who was on stage with Taylor Swift at the VMAs?
Soon after, the audience gave a standing ovation in support of Swift. To add insult to injury, after Kanye handed the microphone back to Swift, her time was up, and MTV cut to a video featuring Tracy Morgan and Eminem.
When did Taylor Swift and Beyonce perform at the MTV Video Music Awards?
Beyonce and Taylor Swift onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 13, 2009 in New York City. “ONE OF THE MOST TRANSFORMATIVE MOMENTS IN POP CULTURE”
