在2016年VMA頒獎會上，Rihanna獲得了MJ Vanguard Award。她也演出了Don't Stop the Music,” “Only Girl,” “We Found Love,” “Where Have You Been.” “Rude Boy,” “What's My Name,” “Work” ，“Needed Me,” “Pour It Up,” “Bitch Better Have My Money.” “Stay,” “Diamonds,” and “Love on the Brain.”等歌曲串燒，最后由Drake給她進行了頒獎。
