Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin Will Make History at 2025 MTV VMAs. Here’s Who Is Taking the Stage
Busta Rhymes will receive the Visionary Award and Ricky Martin the first Latin Icon Award at the 2025 VMAs, with Sabrina Carpenter nominated for eight awards.
- The first performers for the 2025 VMAs, including Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Alex Warren, and J Balvin featuring DJ Snake, will perform at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 7.
- After announcing nominees on Aug. 5, MTV opened fan voting for 19 gender-neutral categories, running through September 5 at 6 PM ET.
- Lineup details show up-and-comers Sombr and Alex Warren alongside legends Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin, with J Balvin teaming with DJ Snake and Sabrina Carpenter.
- Host announcement confirmed LL Cool J at UBS Arena; the 2025 VMAs will air live coast-to-coast on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ on Sunday.
- The VMAs will honor Busta Rhymes with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin with the Latin Icon Award, celebrating their careers.
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Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin will make history at 2025 MTV VMAs. Here's who is taking the stage
Rapper Busta Rhymes will receive the first ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honored with the inaugural Latin Icon Award. The MTV Video Music Awards announced the additions Monday. The two artists have…
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