We got your crazy: The wildest VMA moments of all time
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Madonna’s Opening Number: A Video Star Is Born (1984)
- 2/20
Smells Like Stern Spirit (1992)
- 3/20
Nirvana Perform at VMAs, Chaos Ensues (1992)
- 4/20
The Beasties Sabotage R.E.M.’s Speech (1994)
- 5/20
Courtney Love Doesn’t Let Madonna & Kurt Loder Finish (1995)
- 6/20
Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love: Van Halen’s Botched Reunion Attempt (1996)
- 7/20
Fiona Is One Sour Apple (1997)
- 8/20
Diana Ross Gives Lil’ Kim a Hand (1999)
- 9/20
Rage Against the Machine’s Bassist Rages Against… Something, We’re Just Not Sure What (2000)
- 10/20
Michael Jackson Wins Non-Existent “Artist of the Millennium” Award (2002)
- 11/20
Eminem Feuds With Moby, Puppet (2002)
- 12/20
Madonna, Britney & Xtina: The Kiss Heard Around the World (2003)
- 13/20
Britney’s “Gimme More” Performance: Gimme Less, Please (2007)
- 14/20
Kanye West Doesn’t Let Taylor Swift Finish (2009)
- 15/20
Lady Gaga Answers Age-Old Question, “Where’s the Beef?” (2010)
- 16/20
Beyoncé’s Baby Bump Takes Over Twitter (2011)
- 17/20
Lady Gaga Is Such a Drag (2011)
- 18/20
Miley Cyrus Can’t Stop (2013)
- 19/20
Miley Cyrus Is Speechless (2014)
- 20/20
Kanye West for President? (2015)
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Let’s be real: When it comes to the MTV Video Music Awards, it’s never about who wins or loses. Everyone has long forgotten that the Cars’ “You Might Think” took top honors at the first VMAs ceremony 34 years ago, but no one will ever forget Madonna’s career-making performance that opened that famous telecast. What are the craziest incidents in VMA history? Review them here and decide for yourself.