The MTV VMAs are sure to be a show-stopping event, especially if the recently announced performers list is any indication. On Wednesday, MTV announced the first round of artists who will be taking the stage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on Sept. 12. In addition to VMA nominees like Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo, the performers list also includes Lorde, who will be returning to the VMAs stage for the first time since 2017. Additional performers are expected to be announced at a later date. Seeing that Megan Thee Stallion is one of the most-nominated artists this year, there’s a good chance we might get a “WAP” performance. Ahead, see all the performers who have been announced, so far.
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Camila Cabello
Following her performance of “Señorita” with Shawn Mendes in 2019, the singer is set to perform “Don’t Go Yet.”
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Lil Nas X
The rapper, who is up for video of the year, will perform on the show. Perhaps we’ll get a performance of “Industry Baby”?
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Lorde
Lorde will be returning to the VMAs stage for the first time since 2017. It’s unclear which of her three singles she will be performing, but we’re holding out for a performance of “Mood Ring.”
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Machine Gun Kelly
The rapper will make his debut on the VMAs stage as he performs his latest single, “Papercuts.”
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Olivia Rodrigo
The first-time VMA nominee is set to perform her hit single “Good 4 U.”
