This year’s Video of the Year nominees include Ariana Grande (“we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”), Billie Eilish (“LUNCH”), Doja Cat (“Paint The Town Red’), Eminem (“Houdini”), SZA (“Snooze”), Taylor Swift and Post Malone (“Fortnight”). To be clear, Monét did earn two VMA nominations in the Best R&B and MTV Push Performance of The Year categories for her hit single, “On My Mama.” But for the performer to not be a contender for Video of the Year is disappointing and, honestly, confusing. The “On My Mama” music video was released in August 2023 and was an ode to Black and Y2K culture. The visual also infused elements of today’s pop culture. In addition to the video’s early 2000s concept with the nostalgic oversized white tees and baggy jeans, the slick choreography catapulted a wave of online creators reenacting Monét’s viral dance moves. The R&B artist broke the Internet after dropping the “On My Mama” visual. This year, Monét had the timeline in shambles once again after releasing the music video for “Alright,” another popular song from her second studio album, Jaguar II.
