The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards happen tonight (September 7) at Lengthy Island’s UBS Area. LL Cool J will host the present—a gig he beforehand shared with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow in 2022. Set to take the stage, too, are Mariah Carey, Girl Gaga, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Sabrina Carpenter, and extra. Take a look at the total checklist of performers for the 2025 MTV VMAs beneath.
The VMAs broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Jap Daylight Time on the CBS Tv Community. The present may even simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+ in the US. The VMAs pre-show (hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney) airs dwell, starting at 7 p.m. Jap Daylight Time, on MTV, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Brand, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Community, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.
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Alex Warren
British songwriter and guitarist Alex Warren will make his VMAs debut scorching on the heels of releasing his debut album, You’ll Be Alright Child. He’s among the many nominees for Greatest New Artist and likelihood is he’ll carry out the one “Atypical,” which reached No. 1 on each the U.S. and UK charts this summer season.
Bailey Zimmerman That includes the Child Laroi
Nation artist Bailey Zimmerman and the Child Laroi will hit the Prolonged Play Stage Offered by Doritos® to carry out their collaborative single “Misplaced.”
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes is the primary recipient of the brand-new MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Having first carried out on the present in 1997, tonight marks his seventh VMAs look over the span of almost three many years.
Conan Grey
Pop singer Conan Grey will take the VMAs stage for the primary time, to play “Vodka Cranberry” from his new album, Wishbone.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat’s theatrical antics have made her a VMAs fixture. She carried out “Been Like This” and “You Proper” in 2021, and, in 2023, delivered a medley of the Scarlet singles “Consideration,” “Paint the City Purple,” and “Demons.” Tonight, she’s set to provide “Jealous Sort,” the lead single from her forthcoming album, Vie, its dwell debut.
J Balvin
13-time nominee J Balvin might be joined by Juistin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez for the trio’s new track “Zun Zun,” after which he and DJ Snake will play their single “Noventa” dwell for the primary time. The reggaeton famous person has introduced his collaborative spirit to previous VMAs with assists from Dangerous Bunny, in 2019, and Ryan Castro, in 2022.
