Los Angeles, Sept. 28 -- Rapper Snoop Dogg knows how to grab fans' attention, and he did exactly that while hosting the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper kicked off the evening with a playful dig at Madonna, who opened the show with a performance and went on to win multiple awards.

The 2026 VMAs marked the first time the ceremony was held in Los Angeles since 2017. Snoop, who hosted the show in his hometown, made sure to keep the audience entertained with jokes, music and references to his own career.

Taking a playful swipe at Madonna during his opening monologue, Snoop praised the singer before making a joke about her famous song and image.

"Madonna jus...