It was nominated for Breakthrough Video, Viewer's Choice and International Viewer's Choice during the ceremony.
Most Experimental Video (1984-1987; replaced by Breakthrough Video)
Breakthrough Video (1988-2005, 2009-2010)
Best Breakthrough Video: Give It Away - Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
He further received the Breakthrough Video of the Year Award at the ACM Awards on June 6, 2012.
The award for Breakthrough Video was given out every year from 1988 to 2005, after which it was retired.
It was nominated for a VMA for "Breakthrough Video".
The last of this award was given out in 1987, after which it was replaced with Breakthrough Video the following year.
It was also nominated for Breakthrough Video.
MTV Award for Breakthrough Video: Weapon of Choice (2001)