Rapping over the singer's own classic 2000 single "One Mo'Gin," the often frenetic Rhymes spends several minutes lovingly celebrating both the man and the artist. (Before letting the remainder of the seven-minute track play out to haunting effectiveness.) Whether you're a fan of one artist and/or both, it's the kind of homage that cuts to the beating heart of D'Angelo's singular legacy.
The MTV VMAs rocked UBS Arena with a lineup of stellar performances, alongside honoring major contributions in music. This year's awards show marks the seventh time that the event has taken place in New York, with the VMAs coming to UBS Arena for the first time last year. The Long Island arena set the stage for an electrifying show, hosted by LL Cool J. Several celebrities were spotted on the red carpet, including Doja Cat, Jessica Simpson, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Tyla, Ashlee Simpson, KATSEYE, GloRilla, Yungblud, Nikki Glaser, Lenny Kravitz, Alix Earle, and Ice Spice.