.This year's Video recording of the Year candidates consist of Ariana Grande (" we can not be actually pals (wait for your passion)"), Billie Eilish (" LUNCH"), Doja Kitty (" Celebrate'), Eminem (" Houdini"), SZA (" Snooze"), Taylor Swift and also Message Malone (" Fortnight"). To be crystal clear, Monu00e9t did gain two VMA elections in the most effective R&B and also MTV Drive Efficiency of The Year categories for her hit single, "On My Mother." But also for the performer to not be an opponent for Video recording of the Year is actually unsatisfying as well as, honestly, baffling. The "On My Mother" music video was discharged in August 2023 and was a lyric to Black and also Y2K lifestyle. The graphic likewise instilled aspects of today's popular culture. Aside from the video clip's early 2000s idea with the nostalgic oversized white colored tees and also droopy pants, the sleek choreography catapulted a wave of on the web developers reenacting Monu00e9t's viral dancing actions. The R&B performer broke the World wide web after falling the "On My Mama" visual. This year, Monu00e9t had the timetable in shambles once more after launching the music video for "Alright," one more pop music from her 2nd studio album, Cat II.