No Winner This Year: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Still Share the Crown for Most VMA Wins in History

In the illustrious realm of the MTV Video Music Awards, two pop songstresses have spun a tale of dominance that even time cannot rewrite. Their names ripple through the music world like a catchy chorus that never fades, a crown worn not by one but shared between them. As the VMAs roll on each year, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé continue to compose their legendary duet of record-breaking triumphs and cultural impact.

Was it an unexpected twist that kept the shared crown well-defended at the 2025 VMAs? The ceremony unveiled familiar giants but not so much the turn in turn plot, fortunately.

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are keeping the crown: The more than decade-long plot point prevailed

On September 7, 2025, at New York’s UBS Arena, the VMAs unfolded with Taylor Swift and Beyoncé still locked in the ultimate tie, each boasting 30 wins. Swift, despite a major nomination for Artist of the Year, chose a plot twist—skipping the ceremony, probably to fine-tune her forthcoming album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’. On the other hand, Beyoncé, ever the enigmatic queen, also skipped the show, leaving Lady Gaga to steal the Artist of the Year spotlight in their absence.

Their collective VMA victories are a masterclass in artistry. Beyoncé’s bold, empowering performances set new standards, while Taylor Swift’s gift for storytelling and reinvention keeps fans hooked. Their trophies tell tales of boundary-pushing music and unforgettable moments, a shared scorecard that defines excellence in a competitive industry, proving that some legacies are too vast to crown alone.^[1]

As the VMAs unfolded, the night echoed with moments recalling the history between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift—how rivalry gave way to respect, shaping an evolving celebration of music’s legacy.

From inspiration to shared ownership of most-VMA-wins: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s evolution

The supposed rivalry between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift began with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West‘s infamous 2009 VMA interruption, when he stormed the stage during Swift’s acceptance speech to praise Beyoncé’s video instead. Rather than fanning the flames, Beyoncé gracefully invited Swift back onstage to finish, setting the tone for a lasting bond. Since then, the pair have openly supported each other, attending each other’s concert film premieres and sharing genuine admiration that rewrote the narrative from rivalry to respect and friendship.^[2][3]

Hosted by LL Cool J and broadcast live on both CBS and MTV for the first time, the night honored icons like Mariah Carey with the Video Vanguard Award and paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Rising stars like Rosé of BLACKPINK made history, all while Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s joint record for most VMA wins continued as the defining chorus of the evening—proving their shared crown is a duet no one else can challenge.

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