MTV VMAs 2023: Performers & Presenters

The 40th MTV Video Music Awards are set to take place next Tuesday, September 12, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. For the second consecutive year, the show will be hosted by the 7-time winner Nicki Minaj, who is also a nominee in five categories this year, including Video of the Year with her hit “Super Freaky Girl.” Leading the nominations is Taylor Swift, with an impressive 11 nods. Additionally, Shakira will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, while Diddy will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award.

Here’s a rundown of the performers and presenters at the VMAs 2023:

Pre-Show Performers:

NLE Choppa

Sabrina Carpenter

Main Show Performers:

Anitta

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion will team up for a performance of their brand-new single, “Bongos.” Both artists are also nominees this year. Cardi B’s “Tomorrow 2,” a collaboration with fellow rapper GloRilla, is up for Best Hip-Hop. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Her” earned three nominations: Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Art Direction.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato will grace the VMAs stage for the first time since 2017. She’s nominated for Best Pop and Video for Good and is hopeful of taking home her first Video Music Award.

Diddy

The iconic rapper, set to receive the Global Icon Award, will treat the audience to a medley of his career hits.

Doja Cat

Doja Cat is likely to perform songs from her upcoming new album, “Scarlet,” including tracks like “Paint The Town Red” and “Demons.” With three previous VMAs under her belt, she’s also nominated in five categories.

Fall Out Boy

Karol G

Karol G is in the running for three awards, including Artist of the Year.

Kelsea Ballerini

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne is set to perform his latest single, “Kat Food.”

Maneskin

The Italian rock band, Best Alternative winners at the 2022 VMAs, will perform their fresh release, “Honey (Are U Coming?).”

Metro Boomin, Swae Lee, Nav, Future, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie

This quintet will deliver a performance of “Superhero (Heroes & Villains),” a track from Metro Boomin’s latest studio album, “Heroes & Villains.”

Nicki Minaj

The Queen of Rap will light up the stage with her new single, “Last Time I Saw You,” the second release from her upcoming album “Pink Friday 2,” due out on November 17. With seven MTV Video Music Awards already to her name, she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Olivia Rodrigo

While there aren’t any confirmed song choices, Olivia is likely to perform tracks from her new album, “GUTS.” She received five VMA nominations, including Video of the Year and Song of the Year. In 2021, she clinched Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and Push Performance of the Year.