Camila Cabello carried out “June Gloom” off her new LP C,XOXO on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, airing stay from the UBS Area on Lengthy Island.

The pop star’s efficiency began with a video clip that includes her blonde look from this album cycle, taking part in from a laptop computer. The digital camera then zoomed out to point out a brunette Cabello singing from a glass field, performing immediately right into a digital camera whereas surrounded by balaclava-clad dancers and flashing lights. In a surprising transfer, Cabello smashed the laptop computer and exited the encasement. Her dancers unmasked earlier than crowding round her, ending the efficiency by hanging a pose. 

Followers have speculated that “June Gloom,” which Cabello teased on social media shortly after her 2023 Coachella reunion with ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes, was written about their break up. “How come you’re simply so a lot better? Is that this gonna finish ever?/I suppose I’ll fuck round and discover out (Guess I’ll fuck round)/I do know I act prefer it’s no matter, simply makes me really feel higher/The reality is, honey, you’re all I take into consideration,” she sings within the observe. 

Mendes, who additionally carried out at this yr’s VMAs, debuted “No person Is aware of,” a tune that hinted at being in regards to the finish of his on-and-off romance with Cabello. Equally to “June Gloom,” Mendes addressed within the new single his disappointment after pursuing a romance that he is aware of isn’t good for him. He sings: “While you’re so in love/And your souls contact/Nevertheless it’s nonetheless not sufficient/The place does it go?/No person is aware of.” 

This marks Cabello’s third time performing on the VMAs. She made her debut on the 2019 present, sharing the stage with Mendes for his or her hit “Señorita.” She moreover carried out on the 2021 VMAs. Cabello was nominated for 2 VMAs this yr however went residence empty-handed.