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

·       Foo Fighters

·       Justin Bieber + The Kid LAROI

·       Kacey Musgraves

·       Ozuna

·       Lil Nas X + Jack Harlow

·       Machine Gun Kelly + Travis Barker 

·       Normani

·       Olivia Rodrigo

·       Shawn Mendes + Tainy

·       Twenty One Pilots

                            Presenters:

·       AJ McLean 

·       Ashanti 

·       Avril Lavigne

·       Billie Eilish

·       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”