Confusion was abound when Justin Bieber won the award for Artist of the Year at the VMAs on Sunday. The 27-year-old beat out Ariana Grande , Doja Cat , Megan Thee Stallion , Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift in the category. As he took the stage to accept the award, Bieber lauded music's unifying abilities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend the globe. The warm sentiment, however, wasn't enough to quell those who were upset and perplexed by the victory.
