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Beginning in 1984, Micheal Jackson's Video Vanguard Award has become one of the most prestigious awards one can obtain. The hype is centered around the Grammy's, rightfully so. However, very few music artists have a Vanguard award. It's exclusive. In addition, out of all 35 winners, only TEN women in music industry have achieved this milestone so far!
On September 6, 1990, Janet Jackson simultaneously became the second woman and FIRST black woman to receive her brother’s Honorable Video Vanguard Award.
On August 28, 2011, Britney Spears made history by becoming the third woman to receive the Video Vanguard Award since 1990.
On August 24, 2014, Queen B become the fourth woman to win the Video Vanguard Award.
Before becoming a billionaire, Rihanna became the fifth woman to take home the Video Vanguard Award on August 28, 2016.
On August 27, 2017, Pink received the Video Vanguard Award.
On August 20, 2018, Jennifer Lopez made history by becoming the first Latino woman to receive a Video Vanguard Award.
On August 26, 2019, Missy Elliot made history by becoming the first female rapper to win a Video Vanguard Award.
On August 28, 2022, “Queen of Rap,” Nicki Minaj, received her Video Vanguard Award.
OnSeptember,12,2023, Shakiramadehistory
bybecomingthe firstSouthAmerican artisttoreceivethe VideoVanguard Award.
NeverforgetthattheVanguardaward wascreatedbecauseof michealJackson’simpeccable artisticdirectionandvisualization.He setthetonefor‘minimovie,’creative, artistrymusicvideos.