A resurfaced moment from last year’s “MTV Video Music Awards” is gaining attention online as fans recall Taylor Swift’s words of remembrance on a solemn day in New York City.
During the 2024 VMAs, held on Sept. 11 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, Swift joined Post Malone on stage to accept the award for Best Collaboration for their song “Fortnight,” the first track on Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department.
While celebrating the win, she paused to acknowledge the anniversary of 9/11, offering a heartfelt tribute to the lives lost and the resilience of the city.
“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 today,” the 35-year-old singer started off her speech. “Everything that happens tonight is behind that.”
Sept. 11, 2001, marks the day of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Each year, the anniversary is observed with memorials across the country.
She then continued her speech, thanking her team and everyone who helped her and Post Malone create the song and its music video.
One year later, fans are revisiting the clip and sharing it widely on social media, reflecting on the singer’s meaningful gesture.
“Taylor always keeps the focus on what truly matters 🖤,” an X fan account dedicated to the singer wrote. “thinking of everyone affected today.”
One fan wrote, “we made a right person famous 🖤🕯️.”
Another user quote-tweeted, “thank you so much for the love
“beautifully said. 🤍,” a user wrote last year.
“Her humanity is inspiring, I will always respect and love Taylor Swift,” a fan commented last year.
“She is always so on point,” another wrote. “So much class.”
At the 2024 VMAs, Swift took home seven awards: Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Editing, Best Direction and Song of the Summer for “Fortnight,” Best Pop and Artist of the Year.
This year’s ceremony took place on Sunday, with the “Cruel Summer” singer once again nominated for Artist of the Year. The honor ultimately went to Lady Gaga, and Swift was absent from the event.
Even a year later, Swift’s words continue to resonate, with fans sharing the tribute as a reminder of her thoughtfulness and the importance of remembering 9/11.
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