Beyonce VMAs: Beyonce let Taylor Swift have her moment onstage.
Beyonce went above and beyond the call of duty at the 26th annual MTV Music Video Awards, held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday 13 September 2009.
Earlier during the Awards country singer, Taylor Swift, was ambushed by Kanye West while she was trying to accept her award for Best Female Video 2009. The rapper had stormed onstage to say that Swift was not the most deserving winner. He claimed that Beyonce should have won instead and in a total typical douche move, he did so in the middle of Swift giving her speech.
Rather than hog the limelight/ be seen to be revelling in the unfathomable douchery, Beyonce kept it classy and let Swift take over her own moment, as she won the moonman for Video of the Year 2009 for Single Ladies.
“[I remember] I was up for my first MTV award with Destiny’s Child and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life,” Beyonce said. “So I’d like for Taylor to come out and have her moment.” Taylor then took the stage in a red dress that matched Beyonce’s, thanking the fans “on Twitter and MySpace and everyone who came out to my shows this summer,” as well as those who had worked on her video for “You Belong With Me.”
You can see Taylor Swift having her moment ruined by Kanye, Taylor Swift and Beyonce on the red carpet.
Class act.
Beyonce did something sweet and selfless – class indeed.
Way to come out on top – for both ladies. Can’t imagine a better ending to that horrible insult from Kanye.
Thanks for the comment Laurah, agreed. I really liked Taylor’s speech too and she did a good job of keeping her composure.
What a classy lady!!!! Luv Beyonce!
Classy indeed – she just doubled her fanbase
Always been a bit undecided over Beyonce. My ex was the Beyonce fan in the house.
She made legions of new fans last night. Count me among them. She was brought up right by her folks. You can just see it!
I agree Beyonce has umpteen new fans after this, it was selfless in a way most ego-manic celebs are not capable of being.
What class from both Beyonce and Taylor Swift! I’m not much into R&B and I’m not really a fan of Beyonce, but I think after seeing this video, she earned another fan in me. Thank you for posting this video.
Agreed Rey, they both came out of the mess that was this year’s VMAs looking really good.
I would just like to say to Ms, Knowles (Beyonce), god bless you. You didn’t have to do what you for Ms.Swift at the VMA’S,but being a women of class and dignity you did the right thing. Thanks for showing that all black people aren’t like that when they can have a platform.
She made herself look good under pressure – not a bad quality to have.
How come barely one article about Kanye’s bullshit mentioned Beyonce calling her back up.
Hey Spongekill – yeah, too many people are shining the light on Kanye. The coverage needs more Beyonce!
I have always adored Beyonce. Her and her music. She is definitely a fave in my book after what she did for Taylor Swift. What an angel!
Good on Beyonce for doing that. Kanye is just a friggin’ retard that needs to get over himself.