# Best VMAs Performances History

> 25 iconic VMAs performances critics rank.
- Title: Best VMAs Performances History · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: 25 iconic VMAs performances critics rank. Critics named 25 best VMAs performances including Lady Gaga's 2020 Chromatica medley.
- Keywords: vmas, lady gaga, critics picks, best performances, mtv, chromatica, Best, Performances, History, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/lists/best-vmas-performances-all-time-mtv
- Author: Danielle Pascual,Billboard Staff
- Published: 2026-09-24T20:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vmas, lady gaga, critics picks, best performances, mtv, chromatica
## Vmas History
The annual mtv video music awards have been pop culture's biggest night for decades since 1984.
## Notable Moments
Drake's 2016 love confession for Rihanna and michael jackson's 1994 kiss with lisa marie presley stand out.
## Iconic Performances
Lady gaga's 2010 meat dress and other pop megastars like madonna made strong showings.
## Performance Recognition
Musical acts across genres are recognized for records, albums and visual creativity at the vmas.
## 2020 Chromatica Medley
Lady gaga and ariana grande performed a near-10-minute medley of chromatica hits at the 2020 vmas.
## Most Memorable Moment
Lady gaga's raw vocals and brain-shaped piano in her 2020 performance stood out for fans.
## Key takeaway

Critics named 25 best VMAs performances including Lady Gaga's 2020 Chromatica medley.