LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow to Host MTV VMAs

It was announced on August 18 that rappers LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow will emcee and introduce the biggest moments of the night at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The award show will take place on Sunday, August 28 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

While trying to take a more unique and innovative approach to the traditional hosting gig seen in previous years, the three rappers will be announcing presenters, winners, and the show’s lineup of performers. 

Past hosts of the VMAs include singer and rapper Doja Cat in 2021, actress Keke Palmer in 2020, and comedian Sebastian Maniscalo in 2019. 

Virtual scrapbook of our 2022 MCs on the #VMA red carpet 📔 We can’t WAIT to have them take us through the show LIVE on Sunday, 8/28 at 8p on @MTV! pic.twitter.com/bKF2h3vOTX

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 18, 2022

Besides the winners being announced, the VMAs have a fantastic lineup with cannot-miss performances from stars such as Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmellow x Khalid, and Panic! At The Disco. Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are also set to perform that night as well. 

ATTENTION BARBZ!!! @NICKIMINAJ IS OUR 2022 #VMA VIDEO VANGUARD RECIPIENT 💕

You won’t want to miss her LIVE performance 🎀 Sunday, August 28 at 8p on @MTV! pic.twitter.com/tB0SCIQuLR

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 8, 2022

While waiting for the VMAs, fans can vote for their favorite artists across 22-gender neutral categories here through August 19.  Viewers can watch the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards live on Sunday, August 28 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.