Following a brief introduction from his “friend” Mrs. Kim Kardashian West (insert obligatory eyeroll here), MTV’s Artist To Watch nominee Sam Smith delivered a soulful performance of his hit single “Stay With Me.”

Afterward, Smith caught up with Beyoncé and posed for a picture with her backstage.

Watch Sam Smith’s awe-inspiring “Stay With Me” performance at the 2014 VMAs above!

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