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Yung Lean & Gener8ion Remake Mesmerizing ‘Storm’ Video, Smash Moon Person During VMAs Performance
Yung Lean and Gener8ion made their MTV Video Music Awards debut on 27 September, performing their viral "Storm" visual as the final act of the evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The performance brought their mesmerising seven-minute short film to life on stage, featuring Lean as an intimidating bully in a 2034 boarding school setting, with reimagined choreography that created a hallucinatory effect through synchronised dancing.
The "Storm" music video, directed by Romain Gavras and released in April, has amassed over 26 million views online and earned four nominations at the VMAs: video of the year, best choreography, best direction and best long-form video. The performance concluded with Lean spitting on the camera lens and wiping it with ice cream. Both "Storm I" and "Storm II" appear on Gener8ion's album Love & Tears, released in June.
In short
- Yung Lean and Gener8ion performed their viral "Storm" video at 2026 VMAs as final act
- The seven-minute short film received four award nominations including video of the year
- Performance recreated mesmerising viral choreography in boarding school setting
Explained simply
Yung Lean and Gener8ion are music artists known for their collaboration on "Storm", a track that has rapidly become one of this year's most successful music releases. The music video, directed by filmmaker Romain Gavras, was released in April and has since attracted over 26 million views online.
The "Storm" video stands out for its striking visual storytelling and choreography, presenting a narrative set in a boarding school. Its critical success has been reflected in four MTV Video Music Award nominations, including video of the year and best direction, marking it as one of the most celebrated music videos of the year.
The MTV Video Music Awards is a major platform where the year's most significant musical moments and performances are celebrated. It represents an important stage in contemporary music for artists to showcase their creative work.
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