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.

When Are the 2025 Video Music Awards?

The 2025 VMAs are set to take place Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.

VMAs 2025 Performers

MTV released the first round of performers three weeks before the VMAs. The performance lineup currently includes the following:

Sabrina Carpenter

Ricky Martin

Alex Warren

Busta Rhymes

J Balvin ft. DJ Snake

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The second batch of performers has not been unveiled at the

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