Billboard staff ranks the Best #VMAs Performances of All-Time: #1 Madonna, “Vogue” (1990) #2 Michael Jackson, Medley (1995) #3 Bon Jovi, “Livin’ On a Prayer”/ “Wanted Dead or Alive” (1989) #4 Beyoncé, ‘Lemonade’ Medley (2016) #5 Lady Gaga, “Paparazzi” (2009) #6 Britney Spears, “I’m A Slave 4 U” (2001) #7 Missy Elliott, Medley (2019) #8 Beyoncé, “Love on Top” (2011) #9 Eminem, “The Real Slim Shady”/ “The Way I Am” (2000) #10 Madonna, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott – “Like A Virgin” / “Hollywood” (2003) #11 Kendrick Lamar, “DNA.” / “Humble.” (2017) #12 Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me” (2009) #13 Kanye West, “Runaway” (2010) #14 Madonna, “Like a Virgin” (1984) #15 Rihanna, “Disturbia”/ “Seven Nation Army” (2008) #16 Britney Spears, “Oops! … I Did It Again” (2000) #17 Sabrina Carpenter, “Please Please Please” / “Taste” / “Espresso” (2024) #18 Jennifer Lopez, Medley (2018) #19 P!nk, Medley (2017) #20 Kelly Clarkson, “Since U Been Gone” (2005) #21 BTS, “Dynamite” (2020) #22 Shakira, Medley (2023) #23 Chris Brown & Rihanna, “Wall to Wall”/ “Umbrella”/ “Kiss Kiss” (2007) #24 Justin Timberlake, Medley (2013) #25 Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, ‘Chromatica’ Medley (2020)