.This year's Video of the Year candidates consist of Ariana Grande (" our experts can't be buddies (wait for your passion)"), Billie Eilish (" LUNCH"), Doja Pussy-cat (" Celebrate'), Eminem (" Houdini"), SZA (" Snooze"), Taylor Swift and also Article Malone (" Week"). To become crystal clear, Monu00e9t did get two VMA nominations in the Best R&B and MTV Press Functionality of The Year groups for her hit single, "On My Mama." But for the performer to not be actually a challenger for Video recording of the Year is frustrating as well as, honestly, puzzling. The "On My Mom" video was launched in August 2023 and also was actually an ode to Black and also Y2K lifestyle. The graphic additionally infused factors of today's popular culture. In addition to the video recording's very early 2000s idea with the timeless big white tees and also saggy denims, the slick choreography catapulted a surge of on the web creators reenacting Monu00e9t's viral dancing moves. The R&B musician broke the Net after dropping the "On My Mom" aesthetic. This year, Monu00e9t had the timetable in wreckage once more after releasing the music video for "Alright," an additional popular song from her 2nd studio album, Cat II.