Live from the UBS Arena in New York for the second time, the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be a star-studded evening — as expected! Weeks after the nominees were unveiled, MTV has released its first batch of performers, and it includes some of the music industry’s biggest names. From pop icons to rap leaders, we’ve got the first round of performers listed below.
The 2025 VMAs are set to take place Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.
MTV released the first round of performers three weeks before the VMAs. The performance lineup currently includes the following:
The second batch of performers has not been unveiled at the time of publication. At the 2024 VMAs, Sabrina delivered a memorable show. While belting out her biggest hits from “Espresso” to “Please Please Please,” Sabrina was accompanied by spacemen and aliens, one of whom she shared a kiss with mid-performance. She was also recognized with the VMA for Song of the Year.
In addition to performing, Ricky is also receiving the Latin Icon Award at this year’s VMAs. Busta Rhymes will also receive the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
The VMAs will be simulcast on CBS and MTV, and viewers with the Paramount+ Premium plan can watch the awards show live.
Those with the Paramount+ basic plan cannot watch the VMAs live; the show will be available to stream the next day.
