LL Cool J is about to host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards!
The 57-year-old leisure icon will take the stage solo for the primary time to emcee the massive occasion, which airs dwell coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Area on Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS. The present will even simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+ within the U.S.
LL Cool J beforehand co-hosted the present in 2022 alongside Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
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He’s no stranger to the VMAs stage: he received his first Moon Particular person in 1991 for Finest Rap and have become the primary rapper to obtain the Video Vanguard Award in 1997. More moderen moments embody a 2024 Def Jam fortieth anniversary celebration with shock visitor Public Enemy and a 2023 all-star tribute for hip-hop’s fiftieth anniversary.
This yr, LL Cool J is nominated for Finest Hip-Hop for his single “Murdergram Deaux” that includes Eminem, from his 2024 album THE FORCE.
Further performers, presenters and particular friends shall be introduced within the coming weeks. Discover out who’s nominated this yr!
