Los Angeles, Sept. 8 -- Pop queen Lady Gaga is the "Artist of The Year".

On Sunday, she won a prestigious award at the 2025 MTV VMAs, Deadline reported.

In her acceptance speech, Gaga reflected on the power of art to inspire as she took home the award for artist of the year.

"I thought about what it means to be rewarded for being an artist, being rewarded for something that is already so rewarding. Being an artist is an attempt to connect the souls of people all over the world. Being an artist is a discipline, a craft meant for reaching into someone's heart, where it grows its roots, and reminding them to dream," she said.

She continued, "Being an artist is a responsibility to make the audience smile, dance, cry, and release at any tu...