Jennifer Lopez brought the crowd to its feet on Monday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City during the MTV Video Music Awards. Ahead of being presented with the honorary Video Vanguard award, Lopez performed a 10-minute long medley of her greatest hits.
Keep reading to see photos of her stunning performance and the surprise guest she brought on stage.
J.Lo started the set by dropping down onstage while laser lights swirledaound her.The lighting was mimicking her 1999 “Waiting For Tonight” music video. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Her gold and blue cape swirled as she made her way onto the stage with her backup dancers.
She transitioned from “Waiting For Tonight” to her more recent hit song “On the Floor.”Both are dance-pop hits. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
“On the Floor” (featuring Pitbull) was on the pop music charts in 2011.
Lopez was smiling ear to ear for much of her Vanguard performance.
Her glamorous gold outfits were on point. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
J.Lo got the crowd on their feet fast with her dance hits. She made history Monday night by becoming the first Latin artist to receive the Vanguard award.
“It’s an insane night for me,” Lopez said on the red carpet ahead of her performance.Lopez was surrounded by her back-up dancers. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
“It’s a really special thing,” she continued. “I don’t have words!”
Now 49 years old, Lopez has become a music icon.Lopez transitioned into new songs with dance breaks. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Her gold bodysuit was swapped out with different accessories to create new looks throughout the medley.
The audience went wild when the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” intro kicked in.Lopez performed in her gold heels to “Love Don’t Cost A Thing.” Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
This was a breakout hit for J.Lo in 2001.
J.Lo also worked in a brief part of “Get Right” (2005) which was one of her most iconic dance videos.She has too many hit singles to count. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
She then gave a nod to her “Flashdance”-inspired music video for “I’m Glad” with the memorable chair choreography.
Then Lopez and her dancers donned fur coats for her rendition of “All I Have” (featuring LL Cool J).She brought winter to August. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
This video featured a wintery theme and pink stilettos.
The cherry on top for audiences was when J.Lo brought out Ja Rule to perform “I’m Real” with her on stage.It was all-gold everything at this point. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Ja Rule came out for their duet of “I’m Real,” another of her 2001 hit singles.
DJ Khaled then introduced “Jenny on the Block,” where J.Lo performed in front of a fake 6-train subway car.The 6-train is a New York City subway line that through the Bronx. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
This was the most apt set piece for her 2002 hit single “Jenny From the Block.”
J.Lo ditched the heels for bejeweled boots in this outfit swap.Jennifer Lopez plus the MTA is a rad combo. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
J.Lo also performed “Booty” and “Dinero” during the medley.
Lopez was grinning as her set came to a close and the crowd rose to its feet for a standing ovation.Her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez was front and center cheering her on. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
The audience was basically treated to an entire Jennifer Lopez concert in the 10-minute span.
J.Lo blew everyone a kiss, and then Shawn Mendes came out to give her the coveted Moonperson statue.Everyone bowed down to Jennifer Lopez. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
She thanked many people in her life, including her family and music video choreographers and directors over the years.
“It has been an incredible journey of dreaming my biggest dreams and then watching them come true,” Lopez said to the crowd.
