| MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | MTV |
| First awarded | 2018 |
| Currently held by | Taylor Swift – "Anti-Hero" (2023) |
| Website | VMA website |
The MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year is one of the biggest awards given at the annual MTV Video Music Awards. It was first introduced at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
Post Malone and 21 Savage were the first recipients of the award in 2018. Dua Lipa has the most nominations in the category with three.
† Marks Winners of the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
*Marks Nominees of the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
| Year[a] | Winner(s) | Video | Nominees | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Post Malone (featuring 21 Savage) | "Rockstar" |
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[1] |
| 2019 | Lil Nas X (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus)* | "Old Town Road (Remix)"* |
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[2] |
| Year[b] | Winner(s) | Video | Nominees | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande* | "Rain on Me"* |
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[3] |
| 2021 | Olivia Rodrigo | "Drivers License" |
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[4] |
| 2022 | Billie Eilish | "Happier Than Ever" |
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[5] |
| 2023 | Taylor Swift | "Anti-Hero"† |
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[6] |
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Key: ✯ Have special significance and are not necessarily awarded annually | |
