Nicki Minaj performed a medley at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28. It included tracks “Super Bass”, “Chun-Li”, Super Freaky Girl”, “Anaconda”, “Beez in the Trap”, “Monster”, “Moment 4 Life”, “All Things Go”, and “Romans Revenge” among others.
The Queen rapper also co-hosted the awards with Jack Harlow and LL Cool J. She received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. On receiving the award, she thanked influences including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Doug E, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne. Besides them, she also thanked artists who gave her opportunities: Rihanna, Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Kayne West, and Eminem. She also mentioned her fans, Drake, and the Young Money team.