LOS ANGELES (AP) — LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and carried out atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author goes solo to host the 2025 awards ceremony.
He is retaking the stage, this time with out Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, with whom he co-hosted in 2022, the VMAs introduced Thursday.
He is additionally up for the most effective hip hop award for his single “Murdergram Deux” that includes Eminem. The one is a part of his most up-to-date album, “THE FORCE,” which launched in September and was his first album in 11 years.
LL Cool J is a longtime champion of the VMAs, having gained his first Moon Particular person in 1991. He grew to become the primary rapper to obtain the Video Vanguard Award, in 1997. He additionally carried out in an all-star tribute to hip-hop’s fiftieth anniversary in 2023 and a celebration for Def Jam Data’ fortieth anniversary final yr.
This is every part you must find out about this yr’s MTV VMAs, to date.
When are the MTV Video Music Awards?
The 2025 VMAs will air on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Japanese, dwell from the UBS Enviornment on New York’s Lengthy Island.
Can I stream the VMAs?
Sure, the present can be broadcast by CBS for the primary time, and in addition simulcast on MTV and obtainable for streaming on Paramount+ in the US.
Who’s nominated for the VMAs?
Woman Gaga is main this yr’s awards with 12 nominations, together with artist of the yr. The “Mayhem” singer was almost tied with Bruno Mars, who has 11 nods. The pair’s duet, “Die with a Smile,” is up for 4 awards, together with music of the yr.
Gaga’s plethora of nominations dethrones Taylor Swift, who held the highest spot for 2 years. This time round, Swift acquired one artist of the yr nomination. The 2 are accompanied by Unhealthy Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen and The Weeknd in that class.
Gaga and Mars are adopted by Kendrick Lamar with 10 nominations, ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight every, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd with seven every and Billie Eilish with six.
Charli XCX additionally acquired love with 5 nominations for her “Brat” Summer season success “Guess,” that includes Eilish.
Unhealthy Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae have 4 nominations every.
How can I vote for the VMAs?
Fan voting throughout the 19 classes is dwell now on the VMAs web site. Voting closes on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Japanese, aside from the most effective new artist class, which can settle for votes into the dwell present. The general public can vote as much as 10 instances a day till voting closes.
Who can be on the VMAs?
Performers, presenters, particular company and the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award haven’t been introduced but.
The Video Vanguard Award was given to Katy Perry final yr. Earlier recipients embody Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Madonna.
