The Brazilian superstar also performed baile funk bangers "Alegría" with Tiago PZK, and "Savage Funk."
"Turn off social media, safeguard your mental health, pause, touch grass..." Perry advised in her acceptance speech.
The singer was introduced by VMAs OG Cyndi Lauper.
Back in '91, Madonna paired the gown with a white fur stole and a fellow pop superstar as her date: Michael Jackson.
Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and more are all set to take the stage.
Only one of the three VMA finalists for best new artist will be eligible in the upcoming Grammy contest in that category.
"The Country Billboard charts do not lie," added Alyssa Farah Griffin.
Did we mention that it's the show's 40th anniversary?
The superstar was not nominated in any categories when the nominations were announced Sept. 9
This year's show marks 40 years for the VMAs and the hip-hop label.
