Which song won the first MTV VMA for Song of the Year in 2018?

Post Malone and 21 Savage’s “Rockstar” won the first MTV VMA for Song of the Year in 2018.

The Song of the Year award was introduced at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, held on August 20 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “Rockstar,” released as part of Post Malone’s 2018 album Beerbongs & Bentleys, became the category’s inaugural winner. Its dark trap production and prominent guest verse from 21 Savage helped make it one of the biggest streaming-era hits of the time.

The nominees also included Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” Drake’s “God’s Plan,” Dua Lipa’s “New Rules,” Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s “Finesse (Remix),” and Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect.” A common mix-up is treating “Rockstar” as the winner of Video of the Year; that separate award went to Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug for “Havana.” The Song of the Year category focuses on the song itself, while Video of the Year honors the accompanying visual work.