35 of the Craziest Moments in VMA History

Published on 09/17/2017
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Neil Young lashes out

Neil Young and MTV had something of a history with one another when Young was chosen to perform in 1989. Young took the stage to sing ‘This Note’s For You’, a massive anti-MTV anthem.

Neil Young Lashes Out

Neil Young Lashes Out

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Kanye West quits MTV — kind of

Don’t be surprised as the 2007 VMAs are going to have a few entries on this list. One moment occurred when Kanye West was told to perform inside of a hotel suite rather than on the main stage. West would take to his personal blog after to rip the VMAs, vowing never to return. He came back in 2008.

Kanye West Quits MTV Kind Of

Kanye West Quits MTV Kind Of

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