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Home · MTV Video Music Awards

Live From the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

Stars from across all genres of music flocked to Los Angeles for the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. See who rocked the red carpet and the stage.

By · August 30, 2015October 27, 2020
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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.  

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O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Ice Cube

Actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Ice Cube speak onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.  

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A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky and Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots perform onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Kanye West

Kanye West accepts the Video Vanguard Award onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams performs on the Pepsi Stage, during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.  

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Jussie Smollett and Serayah

Jussie Smollett and Serayah speak onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, and Melle Mel

Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, and Melle Mel perform on the Pepsi Stage, during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

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The Weeknd

The Weeknd performs at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Big Sean, Kanye West and John Legend

Kanye West, Big Sean and John Legend accept the Video with a Social Message award for “One Man Can Change The World” onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars and  Mark Ronson accept Best Male Video award for “Uptown Funk” during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. 

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj accepts her moonman during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. 

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Ciara

Ciara attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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The Weeknd

The Weeknd poses in the press room during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Kanye West

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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FKA Twigs

FKA twigs attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Serayah

Serayah attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

20
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh

Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Miguel

Miguel attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Zuri Hall

Zuri Hall attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Kat Graham

Kat Graham attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Wale

Wale attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Big Sean

Big Sean attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Amber Rose and Blac Chyna

Amber Rose and Blac Chyna attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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O’Shea Jackson Jr.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.  

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Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Vic Mensa

Vic Mensa attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Charlamagne Tha God

Charlamagne Tha God attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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Kel Mitchell

Kel Mitchell attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. 

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