LL Cool J is hosting the ceremony solo for the first time. He previously served as a cohost with Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj in 2022. There's no word yet on whether the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and hip-hop trailblazer will also perform on the big stage.

The 2025 MTV VMAs, hosted by LL Cool J, air live from New York's UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7. The first slate of performers and special honorees was announced on Monday, Aug. 18.

We now know some of the artists who will perform at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Among them will be Sabrina Carpenter. This will be the second year in a row Carpenter has performed at this awards show. She is up for eight VMAs.