MTV VMAs 2018: Complete list of winnersAug 21 (AZINS) Camila Cabello took the top awards thanks to her first solo album. Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and the Carter Beyonce and Jay-Z ruled the hip-hop category. Avicii won an award posthumously for his collaboration with Rita Ora.

Shawn Mendes' performance started the night that was all uphill from there. Jennifer Lopez, who was bestowed the Video Vanguard award, charmed the crowd with her electric performance. Madonna's tribute to Aretha Franklin sparked cultural appropriation debate. Tiffany Haddish shaded Fifth Harmony while hailing Camila Cabello.

A lot happened. But first, here's your complete list of winners from the night.

Video Vanguard

Jennifer Lopez

Video of the year

Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – 'Havana'

Artist of the year

Camila Cabello

Song of the year

Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – 'Rockstar'

Best New Artist

Cardi B

Best Collaboration

Jennifer Lopez ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B – 'Dinero'

Push Artist of the year

Hayley Kiyoko

Best Pop

Ariana Grande - 'No Tears Left to Cry'

Best Hip Hop

Nicki Minaj - 'Chun Li'

Best Latin

J Balvin, Willy William – 'Mi Gente'

Best Dance

Avicii ft. Rita Ora – 'Lonely Together'

Best Rock

Imagine Dragons – 'Whatever It Takes'

Best video with a message

Childish Gambino – 'This Is America'

Best Cinematography

The Carters – 'APES**T' – Cinematography by Benoit Debie

Best Direction

Childish Gambino – 'This Is America' – Directed by Hiro Murai.

Best Art Direction

The Carters – 'APES**T' – Art Direction by Jan Houlevigue, The Louvre

Best Visual Effects

Kendrick Lamar & SZA – 'All The Stars' – Visual Effects by Loris Paillier for BUF Paris

Best Choreography

Childish Gambino – 'This Is America' – Choreography by Sherrie Silver

Best Editing

N.E.R.D & Rihanna – 'Lemon' – Editing by Taylor Ward

Song of Summer

Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – 'I Like It'