Chappell Roan Dedicates Best New Artist VMAs Win to the 'Queer and Trans People Who Fuel Pop'

the musician delivered a fiery performance of good luck babe earlier in the night which was introduced by drag icon Sasha kby Chapel ran has won the career- defining VMA for Best New Artist she joins legendary past recipients which include Nirvana Eminem Olivia Rodrigo and Billy ish ran expressed disbelief at being at the VMAs in Her speech thanking MTV friends family team and label Island Records she dedicated her award to drag artists queer and trans individuals and her fans ending with a powerful message of self-acceptance to queer kids in the midwest Ron's standout appearance in a chainlink dress at the awards continued the Medieval theme she had initiated on the red carpet where she brought a sword and set fire to a castle during her performance of good luck babe this has been a Monumental year for ran culminating in her Victory as Best New Artist she has experienced a remarkable rise since her hit song Good Luck babe Britney Spanos of Rolling Stone described her success as meteoric Ron was also nominated for song of the summer and best trending video for hot to go showcasing a popular dance competing against artists like Benson Boon shabzi and Teddy swims ran emerged Victorious this win marks her first MTV video music award solidifying her status as an emerging star Within the Music Industry last year's Best New Artist winner was Ice spice