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.
Taylor Swift leads with 10 nominations, while Post Malone is up for nine awards The post
The tight end also recapped his time with the singer at the U.S. Open.
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.
Did we mention that it's the show's 40th anniversary?
This year's show marks 40 years for the VMAs and the hip-hop label.
