JUST IN: Here’s EVERY viral moment from the AMAs  2025– as Jennifer Lopez kissed a girl, Kai Cenat was SHOCKED by Eminem’s win, Janet schooled the children, Benson Boone flipped out, and Taylor Swift was nowhere to be seen

Here’s EVERY Viral Moment from the 2025 American Music Awards: J.Lo’s Sizzling Kiss, Kai Cenat’s Shock, Janet Jackson’s Masterclass, Benson Boone’s Flips, and Taylor Swift’s Absence

The 51st American Music Awards (AMAs), held on May 26, 2025, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, delivered a night packed with electrifying performances, jaw-dropping moments, and social media buzz that set the internet ablaze. Hosted by the ever-iconic Jennifer Lopez, the fan-voted awards show marked its triumphant return after a three-year hiatus, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. From J.Lo’s steamy opening to Kai Cenat’s stunned reaction and Janet Jackson’s commanding presence, here’s a rundown of every viral moment that had fans talking.

J.Lo’s Sizzling Opening and That Kiss

Jennifer Lopez kicked off the 2025 AMAs with a high-energy dance medley featuring 23 of the year’s biggest hits, including Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Billie Eilish and Charli XCX’s “Guess,” Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things,” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The performance was a spectacle, but it was Lopez’s spicy moment—kissing both male and female backup dancers, with a particularly lingering smooch with a female dancer—that sent social media into a frenzy. Posts on X lit up, with users like @thekrisavalon calling it “electric” and @HOT97 noting how Lopez “brought the heat.” Some fans, however, had mixed reactions, with a Daily Mail report describing viewers cringing at the “desperate” display, proving J.Lo knows how to spark conversation.

Kai Cenat’s Jaw-Dropping Reaction to Eminem’s Win

Streamer and presenter Kai Cenat became an instant meme when he presented the Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist award, which