Hip-Hop is back on top as Video Vanguard Award recipients LL COOL J and Nicki Minaj, along with rap superstar Jack Harlow are set to emcee and introduce the biggest moments of the night when the 2022 “VMAs” kicks off from Prudential Center on August 28.
The three “MCs” will announce the show’s star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners, taking a more innovative and unique approach to the traditional “host” gig seen in previous years.
Fans in Southeast Asia can follow @mtvasia and @VMAs on Instagram and Facebook as we bring you more updates and the most epic moments from the show. Tune in to the full show airing on the Paramount Network channel on September 2 at 6pm (TH, WIB), 7pm (SG, PH) and 8pm (MY).
- Nicki Minaj
- The 17x nominated, 5x “VMAs” winner is set to perform for the first time since 2018. She took home her first Moon Person for “Best Hip Hop Video” in 2011 and is nominated in the same category this year.
- Jack Harlow
- The star rapper is tied for most nominations this year (7), including two of the night’s biggest awards: “Artist of the Year” and “Video of the Year”, bringing his career-to-date VMAs nominations to a total of 10, since 2020. He will also make his “VMAs” solo performance debut.
- LL COOL J
- A 3x VMAs nominee, who won for “Best Rap Video” in 1991 for “Mama Said Knock You Out,” LL COOL J was a recipient of the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 1997. The rapper, songwriter and actor first performed at the “VMAs” in 1991, and again performed in 1996. He last appeared as a presenter in 2000.
The show has seen a bevy of legends and fan-favorites step into the role of host, including music superstar Doja Cat (2021), actress Keke Palmer (2020), comedic powerhouse Sebastian Maniscalco (2019) and global artist Katy Perry (2017), amongst many others.
