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Fans React To Victoria Monét's Video Of The Year Snub By The VMAs

The Twitterverse is in a frenzy about this year's nominations
Fans React To Victoria Monét's Video Of The Year Snub By The VMAs
Victoria Monét at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
By Kenyatta Victoria · Updated August 7, 2024

Fans of Victoria Monét are expressing their frustration and disappointment after she wasn’t included in the major categories for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations, including Video Of The Year. Known for her distinctive blend of R&B, pop, and funk, Monét has amassed a dedicated fanbase who feel her recent work has been unfairly overlooked by one of the industry’s most prominent awards shows.

Monét’s album Jaguar II and its lead singles “On My Mama” and “Alright” have been critically acclaimed, praising her songwriting, vocal performances, and innovative production. Despite this, she was noticeably absent from the major nominations list and only received nominations for Best R&B and PUSH Performance of the Year, a move that has sparked widespread outrage among her supporters. Fans on social media flooded the timeline with posts highlighting that Monét’s exclusion is not just a personal snub but a broader commentary on the music industry’s treatment of female R&B artists.

victoria monet you'll always be famouspic.twitter.com/RxPPcotLy2 https://t.co/ENNWNUi5cm

— zae (@itszaeok) August 6, 2024

One common thread among the reactions is the assertion that Monét’s artistry and influence deserve recognition on par with other nominated artists. Fans argue that her contributions to music, both as a solo artist and as a songwriter for other high-profile performers, should have earned her a spot among the nominees. They argue that Monét’s snub is part of a larger systemic issue that needs to be addressed to ensure fair recognition of all artists, regardless of race or gender.

Though she hasn’t responded to this most recent situation, the first encounter happened last year, where she responded to the outpouring of support with grace and gratitude. “I see your advocation for me to have performed tonight and I’m so grateful to you,” she tweeted. “Sincerely! My team was told it is “too early in my story” for that opportunity so we will keep working.”

great list but i think victoria monet should’ve made the cut bc are we seeing this pic.twitter.com/1aKkMMEEoS https://t.co/F4eJCfULBO

— AARON (@lidolmix) August 6, 2024

After the controversy, fans are rallying around Monét more than ever. Ultimately, the fan reaction to Victoria Monét’s VMA snub emphasizes a growing movement within the music community to demand more equitable representation and acknowledgment.

As fans continue to champion her work, it is clear that Monét’s impact on the music industry will persist, awards or not. The situation serves as a reminder of the power of a dedicated fanbase and the ongoing need for progress in how the industry recognizes and celebrates its artists.

About the Author: Kenyatta Victoria is the lead writer for Essence GU, working on all things pop culture, politics, entertainment and business. Throughout her time at GU, she’s garnered devoted readers and specializes in the Zillennial point of view.

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