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09/3/2024

Megan Thee Stallion assumes dual role as host + performer for 2024 “VMAs”

Megan Thee Stallion assumes dual role as host + performer for 2024 “VMAs”

Global sensation Megan Thee Stallion will make a triumphant return to the MTV stage, adding performer to her role of show host with an unforgettable performance during the 2024 “VMAs” LIVE on Wednesday, September 11th at 8PM ET/PT from New York’s UBS Arena.
- Amid a record-shattering year that includes a new album release, MEGAN, and her global “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” Megan will return to the MTV stage for another can’t miss performance in addition to her previously announced role as show host.
- The 2x winner and 24x nominee, with a total of 7 nods this year, looks to add to her 2 Moon Persons in categories including “Best Collaboration” with tourmate GloRilla and “Best Hip Hop,” the same category she last won in 2020 for her chart-topper “Savage.”
- She also earned 2 nods in social categories “Song of the Summer,” Presented by Hilton, and “Best Trending Video” for her latest global hit “MAMUSHI” with Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, generating over 150 million global streams (and counting) and the song also recently reached No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Viral chart in Japan.
- Last year, she and Cardi B served a steamy debut performance of their collab “BONGOS” at the VMAs.
- The 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning icon had a massive year at “VMAs” in 2019, winning her first MTV Moon Person for “Best Power Anthem,” scoring a win as a first-time nominee for her smash “Hot Girl Summer.”
- Megan continues to be an unstoppable force with her latest album, MEGAN (available to stream HERE) and includes collaborations with Victoria Monet, GloRilla, UGK, Big K.R.I.T., Kyle Richh and Yuki Chiba.
- Earlier this year, the Houston native earned her third, Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with the release of her dynamic song “HISS,” which follows her other chart-topping hits such as “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé and “WAP” with Cardi B. It also became the first-ever, solo female rap song to debut No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200.
PRESS ASSETS

Previously announced “VMAs” news:

HOST + PERFORMERS + VANGUARD:
- Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 “VMAs” (more info).
- Previously announced performers include Anitta (ft Fat Joe, DJ Khaled + Tiago PZK), Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Halsey, KAROL G, Lenny Kravitz, LISA, LL COOL J, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendez (more info).
- Katy Perry is this year’s Vanguard and will perform a career-spanning medley of her biggest chart-toppers (more info).
NOMINATIONS + VOTING:
- Taylor Swift leads (12), followed closely by Post Malone (11), Eminem (8), Ariana Grande Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter & SZA (7 each); Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, GloRilla, LISA, Olivia Rodrigo & Teddy Swims (4 each). Initial nomination list here, social categories here.
- Voting across 15 gender-neutral categories thanks to The General Insurance®is now closed. Voting for “Best New Artist,” Presented by DraftKings® will remain active into show by visiting vote.mtv.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- TUNE IN: 2024 “VMAs” will air LIVE on Wednesday, September 11 at 8PM ET/PT across MTV’s global footprint of linear and digital platforms and simultaneously broadcast on Univision.
- SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2024 “VMAs” include BACARDÍ® Rum, Burger King®, DORITOS®, Downy Unstopables, DraftKings®, The General Insurance®, Healthysexual® from Gilead Sciences, Hilton, KRAFT Mac & Cheese, OREO® cookies, PANTENE and PEPSI®.
- 9/11 REMEMBRANCE: In observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, MTV will again support the nonprofit 9/11 Day, which organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Children, which serves the families of 9/11.
- BROADCAST VIEWING LINKS: If you/team needs links to watch the 2024 “VMAs” Pre-Show and/or LIVE Show on the East Coast feed, please send all individual staffer email to vmas@triple7pr.com by 9/6.
- “VMAs” CREDITS: Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers. Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba are Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.
- SOCIAL DETAILS: Follow @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things #VMAs.