Rihanna's VMAs opener was packed with hits

Before receiving the Video Vanguard award later in the night, Rihanna kicked off the VMAs with hit after hit after hit.

Good thing her opening performance is only the first of four times she'll take the stage.

For round one, she ran through classics like We Found Love and Only Girl (In The World).

And can we talk about her insane squad of background dancers?

Her second performance recreated the packed club of her Work video, also featuring Rude Boy and What's My Name.

Revisit our favorite Rihanna videos here.