The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on September 12, 2023.

[2] The show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, marking her second consecutive year in the role.

[5] Shakira was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

The 2023 edition was the most watched MTV Video Music Awards show on the flagship linear network to air since 2020.

[15][16] Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion were announced as main show performers on September 9, 2023.

[18] Due to the ceremony's diversity, the musical performances featured artists from every country: United States, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Italy, South Korea, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Saweetie hosted the 90-minute pre-show event with co-hosts Nessa, Dometi Pongo, and Kevan Kenney.

[31] Shakira was announced as the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award on August 28,[6] becoming the first South American artist to receive the highest honor.

[36][37] To celebrate the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV hosted a free public event titled the "VMA Block Party" for the first time at Oculus Plaza in Lower Manhattan on September 9, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 pm.

[39] Alexander Stewart, Amaarae, Jenna Raine, and DJ CherishTheLuv were announced as the performers for the event on September 8, 2023.