6 Major Moments From 2017 MTV VMA's: Pastor Urges People to Answer God's Call

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter
The Reverend Robert Wright Lee IV, pastor at North Carolina's Bethany United Church of Christ, speaking at the 2017 MTV VMA awards on August 27, 2017.
The Reverend Robert Wright Lee IV, pastor at North Carolina's Bethany United Church of Christ, speaking at the 2017 MTV VMA awards on August 27, 2017. | (Photo: MTV video screencap)

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night in Inglewood, California, delivered a number of memorable moments, including the rarity of a Christian pastor getting on stage to speak to people about answering God's call to fight racism.

American rapper Kendrick Lamar walked out the biggest winner with six awards from the 34th annual show, which was hosted by singer Katy Perry, thanking God in the process.

Here are six major moments from the awards show. 

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