Megan Thee Stallion to host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

Megan Thee Stallion plans to be the most-performed presenter at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

The Grammy-winning hip-hop star was announced Thursday as the host of the 2024 ceremony, which is scheduled to air live from UBS Arena on Long Island at 8 p.m. on September 10.

Megan Thee Stallion, a two-time VMA winner, also received five nominations for 2024, including Best Hip Hop Video, the same category she won in 2020 for her Beyoncé-fueled chart-topper “Savage.”

When she was first nominated in 2019, the Houston-born beauty took home the award in the Best Power Anthem category for her hit “Hot Girl Summer.”

She is currently riding a wave of popularity after performing at a rally for presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Atlanta, and recently released “Mamushi” (featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba), which has become a viral sensation on TikTok.

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♬ Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba) – Megan Thee Stallion

Taylor Swift leads the list of nominees for the 2024 MTV VMAs with a total of 10 nominations, followed by her “Fortnight” collaborator Post Malone with nine nominations. Eminem, Ariana Grande and newcomer Carpenter each received six nominations.

Artists at this year's ceremony include Lenny Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter, GloRilla, Camila Cabello and Halsey.

Katy Perry, who will receive the Video Vanguard Award, is also scheduled to perform on stage.

Originally published: August 22, 2024 at 16:37