10 photos of the incredible performances at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, including Diddy, Doja Cat, and more

At this year's VMAs, Diddy became only the third-ever recipient of the Global Icon Award.Getty/Christopher Polk/Variety

• The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards took place in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday.
• Diddy, Shakira, and Olivia Rodrigo were among those to perform live.

Diddy performed two of his classic hits with his son, King.

King Combs and Diddy perform onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.      Getty/Jason Kempin

Olivia Rodrigo treated fans to songs from her new album "Guts."

Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.      Getty/Mike Coppola

Shakira made her first live appearance at the VMAs since 2006.

Shakira.      Getty/Theo Wargo

Metro Boomin dropped down from the ceiling in a custom DJ booth.

Metro performed with Future, Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Swae Lee.      Getty/Dia Dipasupil

Karol G's performance was as colorful as it was brilliant.

Karol G.      Getty/Christopher Polk/Variety

LL Cool J and DMC performed together as part of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration.

LL Cool J and DMC.      Getty/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Fall Out Boy's performance was a fiery affair.

Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy performs at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.      Getty/Bryan Bedder

Doja Cat painted the town red.

Doja Cat.      Getty/Gilbert Flores/Variety

Lil Wayne performed "Uproar" and "Kat Food."

Lil Wayne performs onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.      Getty/Theo Wargo

Kelsea Ballerini wowed in her VMAs debut.

Kelsea Ballerini.      Getty/Steven Ferdman