About The Show
The VMAs reward the very best achievements in music videos. However, the show has become renowned for its noteworthy and sometimes controversial performances. Tune in to see some water cooler worthy discussion material.
Host: Chris Rock
Date: September 8, 1999
City: New York City, NY
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Best Art Direction
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Winner: Lauryn Hill
Doo Wop That Thing
- Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson What's It Gonna Be
- Barenaked Ladies One Week
- TLC No Scrub
- Korn Freak On A Leash
Best Breakthrough Video
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Praise You
- Unkle Rabbit in your headlights
- Eels Last Stop : This Town
- Eminem, Dr. Dre Guilty Conscience
- Busta Rhymes Gimme Some More
- Korn Freak On A Leash
Best Choreography
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Praise You
- Will Smith, Dru Hill, Kool Moe Dee Wild Wild West
- Ricky Martin Livin' La Vida Loca
- Britney Spears Baby One More Time
Best Cinematography
Best Dance Video
Best Direction
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Praise You
- Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson What's It Gonna Be
- TLC No Scrub
- Eminem My Name Is
- Korn Freak On A Leash
Best Female Video
Best Heavy Metal / Hard Rock Video
Best Hip-hop Video
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Winner: Beastie Boys
Intergalactic
- Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson What's It Gonna Be
- TLC No Scubs
- Lauryn Hill Doo Wop That Thing
Best New Artist
Best Pop Video
Best R&b Video
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Winner: Lauryn Hill
Doo Wop That Thing
- Whitney Houston, Faith Evans, Kelly Price Heartbreak Hotel
- Brandy Have You Ever?
- Aaliyah Are You That Somebody
Best Rap Video
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Winner:
Jay-Z, Ja & Amil-Lion Can I Get A... - DMX Ruff Ryder's Anthem (Stop Drop)
- 2Pac Changes
- Nas, Puff Daddy Hate Me Now
Best Special Effects
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Winner: Garbage
Special
- Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson What's It Gonna Be
- Madonna Nothing Really Matters
- Will Smith Miami
- Black Eyed Peas Joints And Jams
- Korn Freak On A Leash
Best Video From A Film
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Winner: Madonna
Beautiful Stranger - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
- Will Smith, Dru Hill, Kool Moe Dee Wild Wild West - Wild Wild West
- Jay-Z, Ja & Amil-Lion Can I Get A... - Rush Hour
- Aaliyah Are You That Somebody - Dr. Doolittle
Video Of The Year
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Winner: Lauryn Hill
Doo Wop That Thing
- Will Smith, Dru Hill, Kool Moe Dee Wild Wild West
- Ricky Martin Livin' La Vida Loca
- Backstreet Boys I Want It That Way
- Korn Freak On A Leash
Viewer's Choice
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Winner: Backstreet Boys
I Want It That Way
- NSync Tearin' Up My Heart
- TLC No Scrub
- Ricky Martin Livin' La Vida Loca
- Jay-Z, Ja & Amil-Lion Can I Get A...
- Korn Freak On A Leash