Ora collaborated with Payne on hit single For You in 2018.
She also paid tribute to Paynes generosity and kindness.
Other top nominees included Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Lisa and Ayra Starr.
Shawn Mendes performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024.Getty
This marks a comeback for the show after last years EMAs werecanceled by Paramount.
Taylor Swift swept awards for Best Artist, Best US Act and Best Live Act.
She also won Best Video for Fortnight with Post Malone.
He marked his entrance while suspended in the air, playing on a grand piano.
Sabrina Carpenter won Best Song for Espresso.
The Best Pop award went to Ariana Grande.
BTS Jimin won the Best K-pop award, while K-pop group Le Sserafim won Best Push award.
Tyla clinched both the Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards.
Raye won Best UK and Ireland Act.
Best collaboration went to Lisa featuring Rosalia for New Woman.
Eminem won Best Hip-Hop, Liam Gallagher won Best Rock and Imagine Dragons took home the Best Alternative prize.
Best Electronic went to Calvin Harris, with Best Latin went to Peso Pluma.
The Biggest Fans award went to Lisa.