The 2021 MTV “VMAs” are back for a live and fan-filled show to bring together the biggest names in music for a special night celebrating this year’s most memorable and best videos along with show-stopping performances, unforgettable viral moments, and more.
MTV adds to its star-studded “VMAs” lineup as hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes is set for a special performance at this year’s 2021 Video Music Awards. Hosted by Doja Cat, the show airs LIVE from Barclays Center on Sunday, September 12 at 8PM ET/PT on MTV. Known for his creativity, artistic influence and linguistic stylings, Busta Rhymes brings an explosive energy and legendary swagger to this year’s show.
PRE-SHOW: The 2021 “VMAs” Pre-Show, hosted by Nessa Diab and Jamila Mustafa, will air live on Sunday, September 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. The 90-minute event will feature coverage from music superstar TINASHE, who is stepping in as the celebrity correspondent. Fans can also watch the 2021 “VMAs” Pre-Show on Twitter @MTV starting at 6:15pm ET, which will feature additional digital exclusive breaks – including retrospective red carpet fashion, jaw-dropping celebrity stage moments from “VMAs” past, and celebratory reviews of today’s biggest performers and nominees.
WHO: Host: Doja Cat
Global Icon Award: Foo Fighters
Performers:
· Alicia Keys + Swae Lee
· Busta Rhymes
· Camila Cabello
· Chlöe
· Doja Cat
· Ed Sheeran
· Justin Bieber + The Kid LAROI
· Ozuna
· Lil Nas X + Jack Harlow
· Machine Gun Kelly + Travis Barker
· Normani
· Shawn Mendes + Tainy
· Twenty One Pilots
Presenters:
· AJ McLean
· Ashanti
· Avril Lavigne
· Billy Porter
· Ciara
· Conor McGregor
· Cyndi Lauper
· David Lee Roth
· Fat Joe
· Hailey Bieber
· Halle Bailey
· Ja Rule
· Lance Bass
· Leslie Grace
· Madison Beer
· Megan Fox
· Nick Lachey
· Rita Ora
· Simone Biles
· SZA
· Tommy Lee
· Travis Barker
· Wyclef Jean
Special Performance by:
· Anitta
Coors Light Extended Play Stage:
· Latto
· SAINt JHN
WHEN: Sunday, September 12, 2021
· 5:30 PM ET: Red Carpet Arrivals
· 6:30 PM ET/PT: 2021 MTV “VMAs” Pre-Show
· 8:00 PM ET/PT: 2021 MTV “VMAs”