Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, More to Perform at MTV VMAs

Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae and Conan Gray have been added to the lineup of artists performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs, hosted by LL Cool J, airing live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT, for the first time on the CBS Television Network. It will be simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.

via: Rolling Stone

Gray will perform “Vodka Cranberry” from his recently released fourth studio album Wishbone for his first appearance on the show since 2022, when he performed “Disaster” and “Memories” on the Extended Play stage.

McRae’s choreography-forward performance style is what the VMAs are all about, or used to be, at least. The singer released her third studio album, So Close to What, earlier this year, led by the single “Sports Car.” She also found success with singles “Revolving Door” and “It’s Ok I’m Ok,” giving her a few options for her debut on the awards show.

Doja Cat’s return comes as she launches into her upcoming fifth studio album, Vie, out Sept. 26. The rapper and singer recently shared the ’80s-tinged record “Jealous Type,” produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K. The VMAs will mark the first live performance of the song and her first appearance on the show since 2023.

Meanwhile, Malone will be taking the stage for the first time since 2018. He’s nominated this year for “Pour Me A Drink,” his collaboration with Blake Shelton from his country record F-1 Trillion. Jelly Roll also appeared on that record, but has plenty of his own songs to bring to the forefront in his VMAs debut.

The new slate of performers joins previously announced artists Sabrina Carpenter, J Balvin, Sombr, and Alex Warren. 2025 MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award recipient Mariah Carey will also perform. Additionally, Busta Rhymes will be recognized with the inaugural MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin is set to receive the first Latin Icon Award.