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Lisa Performs "SaWaDiKa" Live for First Time at 2026 VMAs
Lisa performed 'SaWaDiKa' live for the first time at the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday night in Los Angeles. She won best pop for 'Dream' before taking the stage.
- 4 total VMA wins now belong to Lisa, per Sunday's best pop award.
- 'SaWaDiKa' debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, her highest solo chart position yet.
- The song hit No. 7 on Digital Song Sales, her fourth top 10 on that chart.
- Tyla introduced Lisa; Teyana Taylor presented her the best pop award.
Why it matters: The performance signals a new phase for Lisa's solo career, built around a rap-forward sound and a string of major releases.
- Press Play EP arrives Oct. 23 via LLOUD and RCA Records.
- A Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace Colosseum begins Nov. 13.
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Center coverage, 1 sources: The center focuses on chart milestones, award tallies, and production details as markers of Lisa's commercial momentum.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames the performance as a triumphant, emotionally charged statement from a global superstar reclaiming her rap identity.
What’s next: Documentary Always Lalisa premieres worldwide Oct. 12.
- Lisa remains nominated in best K-pop, best editing, and best cinematography at Sunday's ceremony.
- How will Lisa's remaining VMA categories — best K-pop, best editing, best cinematography — resolve on the night?
- What will the full Press Play EP reveal about the direction of her solo sound?