MTV announced Monday its first round of performers and honorees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

Sabrina Carpenter , Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes , Alex Warren, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, and Sombr are set to take the stage at the awards show which will be broadcast live from UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on Sept. 7.

Hosted by LL Cool J , the ceremony will include J Balvin’s performance of “Zun Zun” with Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez — plus the live premiere of “Noventa” with DJ Snake .

Carpenter, who made her VMA debut last year with a three-song medley , is nominated for eight awards this year, including Video of the Year (“Manchild”) from her forthcoming album Man’s Best Friend.

Special Moonperson trophies will be awarded to Rhymes and Martin. Grammy Award-winning artist M

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