You never recognise what ’s extend to happen at the VMAs .

MTV might not be the institute for music that it once was, but the VMAs will forever hold a special place in the hearts ofpop culturefanatics.

The annual award show produced some amazing and iconic performances, fromMichael JacksonandBritney SpearstoKendrick LamarandCardi B.

But let’s be honest: the VMAs greatestmomentsoften had little to do with music.

Over the years, the award show’s gained notoriety for unexpected and controversial moments that created media frenzies.

Below are some of the wildest VMA moments in history.

1.Miley Cyrustwerkingon Robin Thicke (2013).

2.Pee-wee Herman’s comeback post-arrest. (1991)

After his catch for indecent exposure in an grownup field of operations , Pee - Wee Herman made a triumphantcomebackthat shocked the world at the VMAs .   launch the show , he defused the tension by asking the audience , " hear any effective joke lately ? " A cunning nod to the scandal that was met with laugh .

3.Fat Joe and 50 Cent’s beef hits the stage. (2005)

4.Michael Jackson receives the Artist Of The Millenium award… but it doesn’t exist. (2002)

5.Miley Cyrus has awardrobe malfunction(2015)

6.Kanye West announcing hispresidential candidacy. (2015).

At the end of his delivery for the MTV Music Video Award ’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award , Yeannouncedhis presidential run in 2020 . at long last , it in reality came into fruition .

7.And, of course, the fact that Taylor Swift presented the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to Ye. (2015)

8.When KanyeinterruptedTaylor Swift’s acceptance speech in defense of Beyoncé. (2009)

9.Eminem clashes with Moby and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. (2002)

10.When Madonna kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera (2003).

11.Can’t forget about the time Nicki Minaj pressed Miley Cyrus on stage. (2015)

" Now , back to … this b*tch that had a pile to say about me in the insistence . Miley , what ’s good ? " Iconic .

12.Eminem vs. Bruno. (2009)

13.Lady Gaga’s meat dress. (2010)

14.That time when Rihanna rejected Drake after he professed his love to her. (2016)

Nothing was the same .

15.Madonna’s debut of “Like A Virgin.” (1984)

16.Prince performing with his ass out, kinda. (1991)

17.Diana Ross touches Lil' Kim’s breast (1999)

18.Rage Against The Machine’s bassist Tim Commerford climbs the stage to protest during Limp Bizkit’s acceptance speech for Best Rock Video (2000)

19.Lil' Mama crashes Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’s performance. (2009)

20.Van Halen’s first reunion. (1996)

21.Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley’s PDA. (1994)

22.Beyoncé’s pregnancy reveal. (2011)

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You never know what’s going to happen at the VMAs.

Person on stage performing in front of a fiery background, wearing casual streetwear including bandana and cargo pants. Crowd is watching in foreground

Britney Spears and Madonna share a kiss on stage. Britney wears a lacy top and Madonna dons a black outfit with long gloves

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Robin Thicke in a black and white striped suit and Miley Cyrus in a beige outfit performing on stage with fans reaching up

Michael Jackson, in a military-style jacket with decorative pins, and Britney Spears, in a black leather outfit, present at an award ceremony. A treble clef trophy is on the podium

Miley Cyrus is wearing a matching top and pants outfit made of large, shiny square cutouts; she is smiling and gesturing, backstage with people in the background

Kanye West and Taylor Swift smile at each other on stage. Kanye wears a casual outfit while Taylor is in a sparkly crop top and skirt

Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards; West is in casual attire, while Swift is in an elegant dress holding her award

Britney Spears, Madonna, and Christina Aguilera on stage, with Madonna and Christina Aguilera kissing, all in matching white outfits during a performance

Sasha Baron Cohen, as Bruno, being carried through a crowd in elaborate, wing-like outfit and white platform boots at the VMAs, landing on Eminem.

Lady Gaga at the MTV Video Music Awards wearing a famous outfit made of layered meat, styled with fishnet stockings and platform shoes wrapped with meat

Madonna kneels on stage while holding a microphone, wearing a white wedding dress with layered accessories, performing during a live music event

Tim Commerford protesting on stage while Limp Bizkit is accepting award at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards

From left to right: Lil Mama, Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys pose with folded arms on stage during a performance, with an audience in the background

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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley kiss on stage, with Michael in a military-style outfit and Lisa in a sleeveless dress

Beyoncé, wearing a sequined jacket over a white blouse, smiles and touches her baby bump