Peso Pluma tells THR how special it is to be nominated at the 2023 VMAs. Plus, he shares his reaction to being the first Música Mexicana act to perform in the show.
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00:00 You're both a nominee and a performer tonight.
00:03 How special is that and how meaningful is that for you?
00:06 - It is very special.
00:07 I'm just representing my country.
00:09 I'm representing my flag.
00:11 I've been told that I'm the first Mexican
00:13 to ever perform here in the VMAs,
00:14 and it's just amazing.
00:17 - Definitely.
00:18 Is there any artists or any special moments
00:20 that you're looking forward to tonight?
00:23 - Well, I'm looking for every performance
00:26 from every artist, 'cause I think,
00:29 since I was a kid, I've been watching the VMAs,
00:33 and it's just been crazy to be here, you know?
00:36 - Tonight, Shakira is being awarded
00:39 with the Video Vanguard Award.
00:41 How cool is that, and especially the representation
00:44 that she brings with her as well?
00:46 - I mean, it is very big.
00:48 What is happening with Latin people and Latin music,
00:53 it's just going to another level,
00:57 just going global, and I think that's good
01:00 for every country, you know?
01:03 - Is there one song or one performance of hers
01:06 that sticks out to you?
01:07 - One, I'm sorry?
01:09 - Is there one song or performance of hers
01:12 over the years that sticks out to you?
01:14 - I mean, I can choose a lot because she has a lot,
01:19 but yeah, I mean, the Super Bowl was crazy.
01:22 - And finally, last question, is there one album
01:26 that you are listening to on repeat right now?
01:29 - Hennessy's, mine, for sure.
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