DJ D-Nice

Back in March 2020, when COVID-19 was roaring its ugliest head, DJ D-Nice hosted his “Homeschool at Club Quarantine” show on Instagram Live. Offering a serendipitous glimmer of positivity by funneling an at-home dance party to living rooms all over the globe, the New York City-based DJ and hip-hop artist performed for 9 hours straight on March 21st. The unprecedented livestream attracted a staggering 100,000 viewers, including Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz, Janet Jackson, Michelle Obama, and Mark Zuckerberg, among many others. The show ultimately became a prescient harbinger for the lockdown age, signaling the start of an inescapable and increasingly robust live music streaming landscape. Ahead of its iconic Video Music Awards show, MTV has announced two new categories designed t...