Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, and sombr are among the first batch of performers confirmed for the 2025 MTV VMAs. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, and J Balvin ft. DJ Snake will also be taking the stage during this year’s awards show set for Sunday, September 7, 2025.
The VMAs will air live on both coasts from New York’s UBS Arena beginning at 5pm PT and 8pm ET on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. LL Cool J will guide the awards show as host.
In addition to performing, Busta Rhymes will be honored with the first-ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. The award recognizes his “boundary-breaking cultural impact and an indomitable musical career spanning 20 million albums worldwide.” Ricky Martin was selected to receive the first Latin Icon Award “honoring a four-decade career that launched Latin music and culture into the mainstream with over 70 million albums sold worldwide and more than 180 awards for his music, acting, and humanitarian work.”
The 2025 awards will mark Alex Warren’s first time performing at the VMAs. Warren is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Pop, and Song of the Year. Sabrina Carpenter is a 14-time nominee, with eight 2025 nominations, including Video of the Year (“Manchild”) from her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend.
Singer, songwriter, and producer sombr is also making his VMAs debut this year. sombr picked up his first nominations in the Best New Artist and Best Alternative categories. J Balvin will perform “Zun Zun” with Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavarez, followed by “Noventa” featuring DJ Snake.
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