The VMA queen claims this title proudly with each performance and moments she did in her career nothing can compare what happens with this woman show up at this event, even if shes not performing or came unprepared.
But i noticed that since she started The VMA got its TRUE golden era from her performances and died when Britney fell of grace, so my questions are :
Well previous to her we had memorable performances from other legends but in the past decade she was the one making headlines for her performances in the VMA's and no other came close
And 2009 ended it (Gaga with Paparazzi is the last true "iconic" performance - Miley was controversial but there was really no artistic value or shock - and the whole Kanye/Taylor thing).