Major: Rihanna Announced as MTV 2016 VMA Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Recipient Amid Rumors of Beyonce Tribute

This years MTV Video Music Awards are pulling out ALL the stops to ensure high ratings and a great show. Now following word that Beyonce is in talks to perform and/or receive a star studded tribute, now her fellow peer Rihanna is being thrown in the mix.

That’s right, Rihanna, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Riri will follow the likes of Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears who have all received the coveted honor.

Get into the announcement below.

Honored to take the #VMAs stage as your video #VANGUARD award recipient LIVE from NYC on August 28! pic.twitter.com/Yk0RMH2ODr

— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 11, 2016

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