Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, J Balvin, Busta Rhymes and More to Perform at 2025 VMAs

Ricky Martin is among the first set of performers announced for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, the network revealed on Monday.

Martin will be joined by Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr at the September 7 awards show, hosted by LL Cool J.

Additionally, special Moonperson trophies will be awarded to Rhymes and Martin. Grammy Award-winning artist Martin will be honored with the first-ever Latin Icon Award, while hip hop veteran Rhymes will take home the inaugural MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award.

Lady Gaga leads the pack of nominees with a dozen nods this year. She already has 18 VMAs to her credit. 

This year, Mother Monster competes in categories including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best Album.

Of the performers so far, Carpenter is nominated for eight awards, while Warren has three nods, sombr has two and J Balvin has one. Check out the full list of nominees, here.

Additional performers, presenters and appearances will be revealed in the coming weeks

The 2025 MTV Music Video Awards air Sunday, September 7, simulcast on MTV, CBS and Paramount+.