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Justin Bieber shouts out ‘this COVID thing ’ in VMAs speech, ‘ya know’
2021 MTV VMAs for a slightly somber turn after referencing the coronavirus pandemic during his acceptance speech at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center Sunday.“I appreciate it, I appreciate it, I appreciate it, I appreciate it,” said the 27-year-old “Baby” singer as he accepted his VMA for Artist Of The Year to massive fan applause.“As you know, there’s so much going on in the world as we speak. Um, I know you guys have probably heard it a lot — but we are in unprecedented times right now, with this, um, COVID thing that’s happening,” continued Beebs, who had beat out contenders Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift to nab the coveted accolade.