The MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year is the most prestigious competitive award and the final award presented at the annual MTV Video Music Awards. The award was created by the U.S. network
The first artist to win Video of the Year twice is Eminem, in 2000 for "The Real Slim Shady" and in 2002 for "Without Me".
Rihanna became the first woman to win the award twice as a lead artist, in 2007 for "Umbrella", and 2012 for "We Found Love".
Two-time winner Beyoncé, did so with "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" in 2009 and "Formation" in 2016.
"Cry Me a River" is a song by American singer Justin Timberlake for his debut solo album, Justified. It was thought to be inspired by Timberlake's former relationship with singer Britney Spears. Jive
Timberlake acknowledged in December 2011 that the inspiration behind "Cry Me a River" was his ended relationship with Britney Spears.