Most memorable moments from the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards

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Monday, August 29, 2016
Image of Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Future at the 2016 VMAs
Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Future gave us some of the most memorable moments of the 2016 Video Music Awards.
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The MTV Video Music Awards was full of dazzling musical performances and hilarious sketches, where every minute was entertaining. See the most memorable moments here:



Key and Peele kick off the show in hilarious harmony






Rihanna performs "Don't Stop The Music," "Only Girl (In The World)" and "Where Have You Been"






Ariana Grande sweats it up with Nicki Minaj while performing "Side To Side"






Kanye West gives a lengthy, passionate speech






U.S. Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez present Beyonce with the award for Best Female Video








Beyonce brings the fire to her VMA performance







Britney Spears comes back to the VMAs with lots of musical energy





Confetti rains down during The Chainsmokers and Halsey's performance





Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte before presenting the award for Video of the Year






Drake gives up the love for Rihanna when presenting her with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award for 2016



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