Jack Harlow, The Kid LAROI, Ozuna and Tainy join the star packed lineup of performers for the 2021 MTV VMAs. Hosted by entertainment megastar Doja Cat, the show airs live from Barclays Center New York on Monday, 13 September at 8.30am on MTV.
Making his main stage debut, Jack Harlow will join forces with Lil Nas X on the iconic VMAs stage for their first-ever LIVE performance together of mega-hit “INDUSTRY BABY.”
The Kid LAROI continues to take the music world by storm, setting his VMAs debut alongside Justin Bieber for a must see performance of their chart topping hit “Stay.” The first time nominee will also look to take home his first Moonperson, as he’s nominated for “Best New Artist” and “PUSH Performance Of The Year.”
Returning to the VMAs for the first time since his fiery debut performance with Rosalía in 2019, Puerto Rican heartthrob Ozuna is set to ignite this year’s stage with a can’t miss performance of “La Funka.”
Multi award winning artist/producer and two-time VMAs nominee Tainy will make his show debut, joining Shawn Mendes for an all new performance of their latest hit single, “Summer Of Love.”
Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo and Twenty One Pilots have all been announced as part of this year’s must-see lineup. Additional performers to be announced soon.
The legendary Foo Fighters will receive the first-ever MTV VMAs Global Icon Award at this year’s show. The band will also perform at this year’s show, marking their return to the VMAs stage for the first time since 2007.
Justin Bieber (7) and Megan Thee Stallion (6) lead this year’s nominations, closely followed by Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo (5 each). Full nominee list here.
Fans can vote for their favourites across 14 gender-neutral categories, including “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and more by visiting vma.mtv.com through Friday, September 3, 2021 – thanks to Burger King®, the presenter of this year’s award voting. Voting for “Best New Artist,” Presented by Facebook, will remain active into the show. Nominations for social categories including “Best Group” and “Song of Summer” will be announced at a later date.
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MTV Video Music Awards.
Premieres Live Monday, 13 September At 8.30am On MTV.
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