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30 VMA-Winning Videos So Obscure, Only Your Star Sign Can Decode Their Legendary Status—Are You One of the Chosen Few?

Added on September 3, 2025 inMusic News Cards

Alright, gather ’round — it’s time to put those brain cells to work and test just how deep your VMA knowledge runs. The cosmos has us under a curious little Mercury-Uranus dance today, which means your intuition and quick thinking might just surprise you. So, what better moment to dig into 30 iconic snapshots plucked straight from the MTV Video Music Awards vault since the ’80s? Each image is a frozen beat of music history — a visual challenge daring you to name the music video with just one glimpse. Think you’re smart enough to nail them all, or will the stars align to keep you guessing? Either way, it’s a wild ride through the glitz, glam, and pure artistry that only VMAs can serve up. Ready to see how you stack up? Strap in, and may the planetary vibes be ever in your favor! LEARN MORE

MTV VMA-Winning Music Videos Smart People Would Know

Here you’ll find 30 images from music videos honored at the MTV Video Music Awards since the ’80s. Let’s see if you can name each video from a single screenshot. After completing the quiz, we’ll reveal how you fare against everybody else. Good luck!

Be sure to watch and follow our live coverage of the VMAs on Sunday, Sept. 7, to see who all wins! The show begins at 8 p.m. ET on MTV, CBS, and Paramount+ — we’ll see you there.

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