Tyler, the Creator and Odd Future at the 2011 VMA Awards, Los Angeles. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Last night MTV’s annual Video Music Awards took place at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. While pop stars like Katy Perry and Adele cleaned up, there were a handful of moments that made us sit up and take notice, aside from the announcement that Jay-Z/Beyoncé offspring is upon us. Without further adieu, here’s Hive’s must read and see moments.

Lil’ Wayne performs “How to Love/John,” removes his shirt in the process. [MTV Buzzworthy]

Foo Fighters win “Best Rock Video” for “Walk;” Dave Grohl says you should never lose faith in real rock ‘n’ roll. Respect. [Watch here.]

Tyler, the Creator wins the VMA for Best New Artist, gives the censors a heart attack. [MTV Buzzworthy]

Speaking of Tyler, the Creator, check out this awkward backstage press conference. [Los Angeles Times]

Kanye West suffers through another “interruption” joke at the hands of Katy Perry. [Watch here.]

Speaking of Kanye West, he performed “Otis” with dad-to-be Jay-Z. [Watch here.]

Nicki Minaj “Wears an Entire Toys “R” Us.” [Huffington Post]

Lady Gaga continues to channel her inner-Madonna, kisses Britney Spears. [MTV.com]