J.Lo blew everyone out of the water with a 10-minute medley of her greatest hits at the VMAs

Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Jennifer Lopez brought the crowd to its feet on Monday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City during the MTV Video Music Awards. Ahead of being presented with the honorary Video Vanguard award, Lopez performed a 10-minute long medley of her greatest hits.

Keep reading to see photos of her stunning performance and the surprise guest she brought on stage.

J.Lo started the set by dropping down onstage while laser lights swirled around her.

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty opening — The lighting was mimicking her 1999 “Waiting For Tonight” music video.

Her gold and blue cape swirled as she made her way onto the stage with her backup dancers.

She transitioned from “Waiting For Tonight” to her more recent hit song “On the Floor.”

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty singing — Both are dance-pop hits.

“On the Floor” (featuring Pitbull) was on the pop music charts in 2011.

Lopez was smiling ear to ear for much of her Vanguard performance.

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty cape — Her glamorous gold outfits were on point.

J.Lo got the crowd on their feet fast with her dance hits. She made history Monday night by becoming the first Latin artist to receive the Vanguard award.

“It’s an insane night for me,” Lopez said on the red carpet ahead of her performance.

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty with dancers — Lopez was surrounded by her back-up dancers.

“It’s a really special thing,” she continued. “I don’t have words!”

Now 49 years old, Lopez has become a music icon.

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty with male dancer — Lopez transitioned into new songs with dance breaks.

Her gold bodysuit was swapped out with different accessories to create new looks throughout the medley.

The audience went wild when the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” intro kicked in.

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty on heels — Lopez performed in her gold heels to “Love Don’t Cost A Thing.”

This was a breakout hit for J.Lo in 2001.

J.Lo also worked in a brief part of “Get Right” (2005) which was one of her most iconic dance videos.

Jennifer Lopez MTV VMA Vanguard performance Getty hair — She has too many hit singles to count.

She then gave a nod to her “Flashdance”-inspired music video for “I’m Glad” with the memorable chair choreography.