7 of the Most Memorable Moments From the 2020 MTV VMAs

Close to the start of the present, Palmer acknowledged that “2020 has undoubtedly been a tough yr for everyone.” Nonetheless, she spoke about how “there have been unbelievable moments of inspiration which have given my technology hope.”

“We have seen heroes going above and past, whether or not they drive a supply truck, work at a grocery retailer, or serve on the entrance strains in a hospital,” she mentioned. “And with the Black Lives Matter motion, we have seen our technology step up, take to the streets, and ensure our voices can be heard.”

She then mentioned “sufficient is sufficient” and famous that “what we simply witnessed in Kenosha, Wisconsin is but one other devastating reminder that we will not cease, that we are able to by no means tolerate police brutality or any injustice.”

“We should proceed the struggle to finish systemic racism,” she continued. “The leaders of that motion are you, us, the folks watching tonight. It is our time to be the change we need to see. We have to come collectively, and music, music has that energy. Music will help us heal. It is all love and that is what tonight is about. We’re making the unimaginable attainable, pushing the boundaries of music performances, as a result of that is what we do on the VMAs!”