The 35-year-old Barbie Dreams rapper was caught on camera saying 'I am the new Harriet Tubman' just hours after tweeting about her in the run up to the awards on Monday night.

The star caused a stir when she hit the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards — held at New York City's Radio Music Hall — carrying a wrapped-up bundle on Monday night.

She reentered the showbiz world in a big way on Monday night, when she attended the MTV Video Music Awards five weeks after the birth of her daughter Kulture Kiari.

Olivia Munn enjoyed a fashion double-whammy as she hit Jennifer Lopez's MTV Video Music Awards afterparty at Beauty & Essex in New York on Monday night after the ceremony.

Hayley Kiyoko, dubbed the Lesbian Jesus, was awarded the Push Artist of the Year 2018 MTV VMA Award in what marked the Curious singer’s first win and first appearance at the ceremony.

Grande, who won best pop song, donned an over-sized sweatshirt and knee-high boots to the special event.

Teyana Taylor and Dreamdoll BOTH wore the same trousers to the 2018 VMA Awards on Monday night.

Bebe Rexha channeled her inner Moonman Award in a risque silver set at the 2018 MTV VMAs on Monday night.

Ariana Grande saved Nicki Minaj from a major wardrobe malfunction during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday. The Chun-Li rapper then praised Ariana in her acceptance speech.

The Bedroom Floor hitmaker first stopped by the Republic Records afterparty at Catch and happily posed for photos with singer Kim Viera.

One of the controversies to come out from the MTV VMAs 2018 was the amount of stars who did not attend. The likes of Drake, Childish Gambino and Beyonce didn't go. And Twitter noticed.

The 38-year-old comedienne showcased her curves in the semi-sheer garment as she strolled from her car into the celebrity hotspot.

Hart has previously refused to speak about Trump during interviews and his stand-up routines, but broke with that stance in New York on Monday night as he told the President to 'suck it'.

Olivia paired her bold fashion choice with a pair of matching sandal heels. The former star of The Newsroom added plenty of bling, too, with two diamond chokers and several rings.

Camila Cabello shared a hilarious old 2012 tweet wishing she could attend the VMA Awards on Tuesday following her Video Of The Year and Artist Of The Year win at the 2018 ceremony.

On the red carpet, A-Rod stood back to take adoring pictures of his girlfriend. While she preformed, cameras caught him recording her on his phone and looking very impressed.

After dying her hair platinum blonde for her 21st birthday bash, Kylie Jenner's stylist needed to take proper precautions when creating the star's VMA look to protect her fragile locks.

She announced her engagement to Joshua Kushner late last month. And Karlie Kloss put her dazzling engagement ring on display when she posed for a selfie with fans at the MTV VMAs.

Clapping back at a quip from comedian Tiffany Haddish, the Queen rapper warned: 'Don’t be coming for Fifth Harmony because Normani is that b****.' Normani thanked the hitmaker on Twitter.

Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod looked like soulmates as they put on a saucy display at her star-studded MTV VMAs after-party at NYC hotspot Beauty & Essex.

Social media has erupted in response to Madonna's tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night after the singer spent most of the speech talking about herself.

Madonna has addressed social media backlash she received on Monday night after giving a speech about Aretha Franklin at the MTV VMAs.

Nicki Minaj was all leg when she stepped out in a daring red bodysuit and fishnets after the MTV VMAs on Monday night.

It's the party that EVERYBODY wants to be seen at - and Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner and Winnie Harlow battled it out for most extravagantly dressed at the MTV VMAs afterparty held on Monday.

Maddie Ziegler and Lilia Buckingham served as Millie's dates for the award show that took place at Radio City Music Hall. Millie recently split from musician beau Jacob Sartorius, 15.

Exclusive footage obtained by DailyMail.com show former One Direction singer Liam Payne and Rita Ora getting up close and personal backstage at Bebe Rexha's VMA kickoff concert.

Rita Ora was turning heads on Tuesday morning when she stepped out in New York City following the main event, hiding any signs of a late night behind a pair of oversized shades.

The angular earrings had rows of diamonds in a different cuts including baguettes, round brilliants, pavé, Vogue reported, and they are the only ones in existence.

Swedish musician Avicii tragically died in April at the age of 28, after battling mental health issues, and was honored with a posthumous award at the VMAs on Monday night.

The 21-year-old makeup mogul stopped in her tracks when she saw the singer who recently took to Twitter to bash Travis Scott and their baby girl Stormi after the release of his album Astroworld.

Nicki Minaj has reacted to the much discussed video of Kylie Jenner abruptly changing direction to avoid her on the MTV VMA red carpet on Monday, saying: 'I f***ing love Kylie and that's not going to change.'

Rita Ora turned heads in a sheer embellished gown as she left the Bowery Hotel headed to MTV's Video Music Awards in New York, shortly before locking lips with fellow songstress Bebe Rexha.

The star arrived at the exclusive bash — held at at New York City hotspot Beauty & Essex — wearing a particularly eye-catching ensemble on Monday night.

For many celebrities, one outfit per red carpet is quite enough effort. But Winnie Harlow raised the bar for everyone when she swung by the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Sunday.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler looked radiant on the red carpet of the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, where she'll take part in a mini-reunion with some of her co-stars from The Sopranos.

Heidi Klum did not disappoint Monday night as she hit the VMAs red carpet in New Jersey, The 46-year-old showed off her model assets in a metallic black sequined mini dress ahead of the award show.

The 23-year-old singer took over the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday in a mermaid dress that showed her admirable abs.

The Jonas Brothers came in hot on Monday when they stepped out together on the MTV VMA red carpet in New Jersey with four nominations.

Lindsey Vonn showed off her new fiance and the new rock on her finger at the VMAs. The former alpine skier stunned in a black blazer dress flashing her new emerald ring.

Taylor Swift political awakening was on display in full flourish at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night.  

They are a husband and wife team, and they showed up in a big way on Monday night for MTV's VMAs. Ice T and Coco Austin were on hand for the awards show.

On Monday night Lil Nas X was ready to start a new phenomenon with summer single Panini, released in June. The 20-year-old made his VMA debut at the 2019 award show, and took a futuristic turn.

Fans were quick to take to Twitter accusing French Montana of being intoxicated and staring at his fellow presenter's chest. Allison Brie was in a plunging black dress he seemed to be fixated on.

Camila Cabello stunned in a revealing white dress with train as her rumored-beau Shawn Mendes showed off his elegant style in forest green suit at MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey on Monday.

The TOWIE star, 29, left many scratching their heads as he posed for photographs on the red carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Monday

She put on a daring display at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday. And it's clear Tammy Hembrow was happy to risk a wardrobe malfunction to look her best.

Five years after mistakenly introducing Idina Menzel as the 'wickedly talented Adele Dazeem' at the Oscars, John Travolta has struck again with another cringe-worthy awards show moment.

She's gearing up for her big performance of the evening. Taylor Swift, 29, stepped onto the red carpet of the VMA's looking red hot in a Versace blazer and thigh-high sparkly boots.

The 5ft5 entertainer, whose full name is Bleta Rexha, pushed back at the sexism and ageism she experienced with the music exec.

She had her locks pulled tightly back into a bun at the late summer event hailing from the Garden State.