- Megan Thee Stallion takes charge of the MTV Video Music Awards event
Megan Thee Stallion (29, recognized for tracks like "Sizzle" and "Physique"), is all set to make her introduction as a host at a significant awards event. The rapper is going to helm the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 11th. She informed her fan base, known as "Stanionaries," about this development on her social media handles on a Thursday. The occasion is touted to be the "Steamiest Ever," according to the organizers on the X platform. In the recent two years, rapper Nicki Minaj has presided over the event.
Megan Thee Stallion reminisced about her first appearance at the VMAs in 2019, where she bagged her first VMA prize. This year, she's in the running for five nominations, such as Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Direction, and Best Visual Effects for her track "Python," and Best Collaboration with GloRilla for their song "Desire to Be."
Taylor Swift heads the nomination chart for this year, with a total of ten nominations, including Video, Artist, and Song of the Year. Rapper Post Malone trails close behind with nine nominations, including a collaboration with Swift on the hit track and video "Fortnite." Ariana Grande ("Cant' Be Friends"), Sabrina Carpenter ("Espresso"), and Eminem ("Houdini") each have six nominations.
The awards ceremony will take place in New York on September 11th. Live acts by Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, Sabrina Carpenter, and GloRilla have already been confirmed.
The VMAs have been around since 1984, and fans can cast their votes online for their favorites. The trophies feature an astronaut figure holding an MTV flag.
Megan Thee Stallion is excited to add hosting the Awards and honours, specifically the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), to her list of accomplishments following her nominations. Her memorable first visit to the VMAs in 2019, where she received her first award, has made this event even more special.
Celebrating her multiple nominations this year, Megan Thee Stallion is poised to shine along with Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem, who are also in the running for various Awards and honours at the VMAs.
