The 2025 MTV VMAs Were So Millennial Coded

From Ricky Martin to Mariah Carey to Busta Rhymes, the ceremony hosted by LL Cool J on Sunday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, was packed with appearances and performances that were the epitome of millennial nostalgia.

Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, raved about the vibes while busting out cheeky memes to celebrate the show’s most memorable moments.

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