The Colombian singer was one in every of a number of performers on the ceremony, which occurred on the Prudential Middle in Newark, New Jersey tonight (September 12). Karol G kicked off her set with ‘Oki Doki’, a monitor lifted from her most up-to-date sophomore album ‘Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)’.

The singer then carried out her verse from the remixed model of Dennis and Kevin O Chris’ music ‘Tá Okay’, which she first appeared on alongside Maluma upon its launch final month. Karol G was flanked by dozens of dancers, and donned a plaid mini-skirt and leg heaters.

Along with her debut set on the ceremony, Karol G was nominated for a bunch of awards together with Artist Of The 12 months, Present Of The Summer season and Finest Latin. She later collected the trophy for Finest Collaboration for her Shakira-assisted music, ‘TQG’.

“If collaborating with the legendary Shakira was spectacular, incomes an award together with her as one thing from one other planet,” Karol G stated in Spanish throughout her acceptance speech (per Rolling Stone). The duo beat out the likes of Publish Malone and Doja Cat for ‘I Like You (A Happier Track’, and David Guetta and Bebe Rexha for ‘I’m Good (Blue)’.

Different notable performances on the night time included Anitta, who teased a brand new music ‘Grip’ earlier than accumulating the trophy for Finest Latin. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Demi Lovato, Diddy, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy and Nicki Minaj have been among the many different artists to grace the VMAs stage.

Shakira additionally obtained the Video Vanguard Award, whereas Diddy was named the VMAs’ World Icon. Taylor Swift, who led this yr’s nominations with eight in complete, took residence the awards for Video Of The 12 months and Track of The 12 months, each for her 2022 single ‘Anti-Hero’.

Head right here for the complete checklist of 2023 MTV VMA winners.