FILE - LL Cool J presents the award for video of the year during the MTV Video Music Awards, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
ak lb raLOS ANGELES (AP) — LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going solo to host the 2025 awards ceremony.
He's retaking the stage, this time without Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, with , the VMAs announced Thursday.
He's also up for the best hip hop award for his single “Murdergram Deux†featuring . The single is part of which released in September and was his first album in 11 years.
LL Cool J is a longtime champion of the VMAs, having won his first Moon Person in 1991. He became the first rapper to receive the Video Vanguard Award, in 1997. He also performed in an all-star tribute to hip-hop's 50th anniversary and a celebration for
Here's everything you need to know about this year's MTV VMAs, so far.
When are the MTV Video Music Awards?
The 2025 VMAs will air on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern, live from the UBS Arena on New York's Long Island.
Can I stream the VMAs?
Yes, the show will be , and also simulcast on MTV and available for streaming on Paramount+ in the United States.
Who's nominated for the VMAs?
is with 12 nominations, including artist of the year. was nearly tied with Bruno Mars, who has 11 nods. The pair’s duet, “Die with a Smile,†is up for four awards, including song of the year.
Gaga's plethora of nominations dethrones , who . This time around, Swift received one artist of the year nomination. The two are accompanied by Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen and The Weeknd in that category.
Gaga and Mars are followed by with 10 nominations, ROSÉ and with eight each, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd with seven each and Billie Eilish with six.
also received love with five nominations for her success
Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae have four nominations each.
How can I vote for the VMAs?
Fan voting across the 19 categories is live now on the VMAs website. Voting closes on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Eastern, except for the best new artist category, which will accept votes into the live show. The public can vote up to 10 times a day until voting closes.
Who will be at the VMAs?
Performers, presenters, special guests and the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award have not been announced yet.
The Video Vanguard Award was last year. Previous recipients include , Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Madonna.
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