Thu Sep 12 01:03:07 UTC 2024: ## Taylor Swift Honors 9/11 Victims in Emotional VMA Acceptance Speech
**New York, NY** – Taylor Swift and Post Malone won the first award of the night at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the trophy for Best Collaboration for their “Fortnight” video. However, Swift’s acceptance speech was anything but typical.
Instead of focusing on her win, Swift dedicated her speech to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, which occurred 23 years ago on the same date. “Waking up this morning in New York on September 11th, I’ve just been thinking about what happened 23 years ago. Everyone who lost a loved one and everyone that we lost. That is the most important thing about today and everything that happens tonight falls behind that,” she said. “But it’s so amazing to have the opportunity to thank and honor the people who worked so hard with me on this video.”
Swift’s poignant words resonated with the audience, showcasing her compassion and respect for the victims and their families. The 2024 VMAs, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, continue tonight at 8/7c on MTV.
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