Nicki Minaj <br />to Take Home , 2022 VMAs , Video Vanguard Award.<br />'Variety' reports that rapper Nicki Minaj <br />will receive MTV's Michael Jackson <br />Video Vanguard Award.<br />The news also came with the announcement <br />that Minaj would perform for the first time <br />since 2018 at the 2022 VMAs. .<br />Nicki has broken barriers for women <br />in hip-hop with her versatility <br />and creative artistry. , Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, <br />programming and events at Paramount+, via 'Variety'.<br />She has shifted the music industry <br />and cemented her status as a global <br />superstar with her crossover appeal,<br />genre-defying style and continuing <br />to be unapologetically ‘Nicki.’, Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, <br />programming and events at Paramount+, via 'Variety'.<br />'Variety' reports that Minaj is a 17-time <br />VMAs nominee and five-time VMAs winner.<br />In 2011, she took home <br />her first Moon Person <br />for best hip-hop video. .<br />In 2012, she made her <br />VMAs debut appearing on <br />Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire.".<br />In 2018, she made her most <br />recent VMAs performance with <br />a medley from her album, 'Queen.' .<br />Previous recipients include: , Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, <br />Kanye West and Missy Elliot. .<br />Previous recipients include: , Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, <br />Kanye West and Missy Elliot. .<br />Previous recipients include: , Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, <br />Kanye West and Missy Elliot. .<br />Previous recipients include: , Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, <br />Kanye West and Missy Elliot.
