The 2009 MTV VMAs Performances and Highlights

The 2009 MTV VMAs' performances and highlights.

Pink In The Air - Pink takes her performance to new heights.
Kanye Causes Stir - Mr. West became public enemy number one, even prompting the president to call him “a jackass” after he interrupted singer Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards. He later delivered multiple apologies, but suffered criticism from countless celebrities and much of the general public.
Beyonce's Halo - Upon accepting her award for "Video Of the Year," Beyonce gives Taylor back her moment, allowing her to get the acceptance speech in that Kanye took from her.
Man of the Hour - Jay-Z arrives to the Awards show only to perform. The rapper performed a 9/11 benefit concert just two days prior that aired live on the Fuse network.1. Eminem: 128 Awards - Out the 128 awards received, Eminem's Best Original Song in a Motion Picture Oscar for "Lose Yourself" came as the most surprising trophy of his career.

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Awkward Moment - Kanye interrupts Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for another spazz moment.

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