Anitta, Karol G, LL Cool J and Shawn Mendes to Join Star-Studded Performers Lineup at 2024 MTV VMAs (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Anitta; Karol G; LL Cool J; Shawn Mendes.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Jason Mendez/Getty; Jacopo Raule/Getty

Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Jason Mendez/Getty; Jacopo Raule/Getty

Anitta,Karol G,LL Cool JandShawn Mendesare set to join the lineup of performers at this year’s VMAs, which will air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

The night will mark a return to the stage for Mendes, who last performed at the VMAs in 2021. He’s set to sing a track off his highly anticipated fifth albumShawn, which will be the first televised performance from the album.

Anitta, meanwhile, will hit the VMAs stage for a third year in a row, performing a medley of “Savage Funk” and “Algeria,” plus the world premiere of “Paradise” with Fat Joe,DJ Khaledand Tiago PZK. She’s nominated three times this year, including best latin.

Karol Gwon her firstMoon Person last year — and is returning for more, as she’s also up in the best latin category. The star put out her most recent album,Mañana Será Bonito, in February 2023.

This year will also mark a return to the stage forLL Cool J, who performed last year in his first VMAs performance in over 25 years, during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop tribute. He’s a staple of the award show, as he was the recipient of the 1997 Video Vanguard, and took home his first Moon Person in 1991.

The latest crop of stars will join previously announced performersChappell Roan,Sabrina Carpenter,Camila Cabello,GloRilla,Rauw Alejandro,Halsey,Lenny Kravitz,LisaandBenson Boone.

Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello.Lester Cohen/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty; Phillip Faraone/VF24/Getty

Lester Cohen/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty; Phillip Faraone/VF24/Getty

This year’s show also features 29 first-time nominees, including Carpenter, Roan, Alejandro,Tyla,Jelly Roll, Sexxy Red, Victoria Monét and more.

Taylor Swiftis the most-nominated artist at the 2024 VMAs, coming out with 10 total nods, with her “Fortnight” collaboratorPost Maloneclose behind with nine. Other big names up for Moon People this year includeAriana Grande,Eminem,Megan Thee Stallion,SZAandOlivia Rodrigo.

Fans can vote for their favorite categories at vote.mtv.com now through Friday, Aug. 30.

source: people.com