Jennifer Lopez Will Be Awarded MTV's Vanguard Award

With pop fans squabbling as to which star is most deserving of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, MTV has finally announced that this year's recipient will be Jennifer Lopez.

It was MTV News producer Sway Calloway who made the revelation on MTV’s Facebook Live page. J-Lo responded “It is amazing, honestly. Growing up on MTV and watching all my idols get this award ... To be the recipient this year, I can’t even believe it. I’m so excited".

Although some fans felt that other artists were more deserving than Lopez:

j.lo definitely deserves a vanguard award but not before missy or busta and that’s that on that

— Bri Malandro (@BriMalandro) July 31, 2018

J. lo is getting a vanguard award before Missy Elliott? Ok.... pic.twitter.com/InqtnTS379

— T (@earthtotia) July 31, 2018

Jennifer Lopez will receive the Vanguard Award at the 2019 @MTV Video Awards. When asked who should get it next year, she responded: "Gaga hasn't got it?! Her and Missy would be good choices."

— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) July 31, 2018

Jennifer Lopez has made some good music videos, her best being pretty much her best song "Waiting For Tonight". But LET'S BE REAL; what video post 2007 not named On the Floor helps justify a J.LO video vanguard award? pic.twitter.com/YhxEXiyxIe

— David Olivares (@MrSwearword) July 31, 2018

Despite some backlash, others felt the decision was perfectly justified, giving J-Lo's impact on pop culture.

Jennifer Lopez is the reason Google Images exists. She's the reason the "hourglass figure" became popular again. She's the first woman to have a #1 album and movie in the same week. She opened doors for Latinas in the industry. She's been relevant for 20 years. She's an icon. pic.twitter.com/BMFAIO0SFF

— Mothra Stan (@2soulsonfire) July 31, 2018

Over the years, Lopez has snagged two Moon trophies, among 21 nominations. Her single, 'Dinero' is nominated for two awards this year.

Lopez will join P!nk, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Madonna and Beyonce in the prestigious list of Vanguard winners.

The 'Jenny From The Block' singer is also set to perform at the awards show.

The awards show will be held on August 20th.