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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

MINAJ JOINS VMAs, WILL RECEIVE VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD

Nicki Minaj joins the first crop of announced performers for the 2022 MTV VMAs, which includes J. Balvin w/Ryan Castro, Anitta, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! at The Disco. The Young Money/Republic queen will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Slated for 8/28 in Newark, the event will mark Minaj's first performance on the VMA stage since 2018. The rapper is releasing her third single, "Super Freaky Girl," 8/12. She's also teased a six-part HBO Max documentary series.

Part-time Barb and full-time Paramount prez/VMA Executive Producer Bruce Gillmer can't wait for show.

TAGS: Nicki Minaj | MTV | VMAs | Video Vanguard | Republic | J Balvin | Anitta | Bruce Gillmer | Panic at the Disco
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