The MTV Video Music Awards at all times boasts a lengthy roster of performers, however the time table for 2023’s event seems much more jam-packed than standard.
Nicki Minaj is about to perform triple duty, webhosting the show and performing twice — as soon as on her personal and once more as a part of a huge tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. “Why would the @vmas let me host this show??? 😂 knowing I’m… other,” she joked by the use of X (previously referred to as Twitter) on Sunday, September 10. “#Vmas see ya on the 12th NEW YAWWWK.”
This year’s show may even characteristic a efficiency by means of Shakira, who will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Previous recipients of the accolade include Beyoncé, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna.
“Shakira is a true world pressure who continues to encourage and affect the masses together with her distinctive musical prowess,” Bruce Gillmer — Paramount’s president of track, tune talent, programming and events and Paramount+’s leader content material officer for tune — stated in a commentary saying the honor. “She’s a trailblazer for women round the world and one in every of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music. Her huge impact throughout the musical landscape will likely be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the best possible degree.”
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards air on MTV Tuesday, September 12, at 8 p.m. ET. Keep scrolling for a complete guide to all the performers:
Anitta
The Brazilian famous person will carry out her music “Funk Rave” and staff up with K-pop band Tomorrow X Together for the track “Back for More.”
Doja Cat
After website hosting the show in 2021, Doja Cat will return to the VMAs stage as a performer — in all probability in the guise of regulate ego Scarlet. Her fourth album, also named Scarlet, is due out on September 22.
Fall Out Boy
The loved emo band — and four-time VMA winners — will carry out after a jam-packed year, which saw the unlock of their 8th studio album, So Much (for) Stardust.
Hip-Hop fiftieth Anniversary Medley
Minaj, DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five are set to workforce up for a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop presented through Bacardí.
Demi Lovato
After her marvel appearance on The Masked Singer as Anonymouse, Lovato will take the level at the VMAs for an as-yet-announced tune. She is gearing up for the September 15 free up of Revamped, which is able to come with re-recorded rock variations of 10 of her previous songs.
Lil Wayne
The veteran rapper will treat audience to the reside debut of his new single “Kat Food.”
Kaliii
The rapper is one in every of three artists set to carry out on the Extended Play Stage.
Karol G
The Colombian artist will most probably play something from her newest album, Mañana Será Bonito, however some fans are also hoping she’ll pop up for a “TQG” phase right through Shakira’s medley.
Diddy
The rapper is receiving the Global Icon Award this 12 months, becoming the third recipient following the Foo Fighters in 2021 and the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2022. Diddy is anticipated to perform a medley of his biggest hits.
Peso Pluma
The Mexican singer launched his third studio album, Génesis, in June.
Renée Rapp
Following the August unlock of her debut album, Snow Angel, Rapp is set to perform on the Extended Play Stage.
Måneskin
The Italian glam rockers will hit the VMAs level for the 2d year a row, this time with their new tune “Honey (Are U Coming?).”
Metro Boomin, Swae Lee, Nav, Future and A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Producer Metro Boomin will workforce up with several rappers for performances of two songs: ”Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” and ”Calling.”
Nicki Minaj
In addition to becoming a member of different rappers for the hip-hop anniversary tribute, Minaj will carry out her new single “Last Time I Saw You” for the first time. Her latest album, Pink Friday 2, is slated for unlock in November.
NLE Choppa
The Memphis-born rapper is one among two artists set to perform throughout the preshow.
Kelsea Ballerini
Ballerini is the best country artist scheduled for this yr’s VMAs — and it’s her first time acting at the event — so there’s definitely she’ll placed on a good show.
Olivia Rodrigo
It’s secure to say Rodrigo’s appearance is one in all the maximum expected performances of the night, given that her second album, Guts, debuted just days ago. Will she sing “Vampire,” “Bad Idea Right?” or one thing else? Place your bets now!
Sabrina Carpenter
After wrapping up her gig as an opener on the Mexican and South American dates of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Carpenter will perform during the VMAs preshow
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion
The dynamic duo will perform their newest collaboration, “Bongos,” which comes three years after the free up in their hit “WAP.”
Shakira
The Colombian pop star will carry out a career-spanning medley of her hits as the newest winner of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Stray Kids
One of 2 Ok-pop bands taking the level at this yr’s event, Stray Kids is set to carry out their song “S-Class.”
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Tomorrow X Together
The Okay-pop superstars will group up with Anitta for the track “Back for More.”
The Warning
Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning — made up of three sisters — is one in every of three acts who will appear on the Extended Play Stage.
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