12 November,2013 11:36 PM IST | | IANS
Dressed in a shimmery white leotard and a furry white vest, Cyrus went on to the stage to accept the best video award for her song "Wrecking ball".
Miley Cyrus. Pic/Santa Banta
"I don't think I'm going to be able to fit that in my purse so I'll put it right here for now," the 20-year-old said, before placing the award near her feet.
"I couldn't fit this award in my bag, but I did find this," she said, before pulling out the supposed joint.
She then proceeded to light it and take a long drag.
Cyrus performed on her track "We can't stop" twerking in a silver skin-tight dress at the event.u00a0