Eminem Returns to Open 2024 VMAs with Highly Anticipated Performance

Eminem Returns to Open 2024 VMAs with Highly Anticipated Performance

Global rap icon Eminem is set to return to the MTV Video Music Awards, opening the 2024 show live from New York’s UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11th at 8 PM ET/PT. The 15-time GRAMMY® winner will deliver the first TV performance of tracks from his newly released 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady.

Eminem, who is tied with Peter Gabriel for the most Moon Persons wins, last opened the VMAs in 2010 with a memorable rendition of “Not Afraid” and a powerful duet with Rihanna for “Love the Way You Lie.” This year, he leads with eight nominations, including “Video of the Year,” “Best Hip-Hop,” “Song of the Summer,” and “VMAs Most Iconic Performance” for his 2000 medley featuring over 100 look-alikes.

Securing even one win would cement Eminem’s legacy as the most celebrated male artist in VMA history. He already holds the record for the most wins by a rap artist and, with 67 nominations, is the second most-nominated artist, trailing only Madonna.

Other notable VMAs moments include Eminem’s 2022 performance with Snoop Dogg, inspired by the Otherside metaverse, and his surprise 2012 appearance during Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s performance of “Forgot About Dre” and “Still D.R.E.” Eminem first made his mark at the 1999 VMAs with a performance of “Guilty Conscience” and “My Name Is,” winning “Best New Artist.”

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Doja Cat And Lil Wayne Headline First Wave Of VMA Performers

September has officially arrived which means the MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner. Often shortened to the VMAs, the show will be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Tuesday, September 12. While the nominations made a stir when they were first announced earlier this year, what fans were really craving was news on who would be performing. Now, MTV has revealed a selection of those set to take the stage and they didn’t disappoint.

The biggest name of the bunch is Doja Cat. The rapper just released her new single “Demons,” the third from her upcoming album Scarlet. The song’s artwork and video caused quite a stir with fans for its demonic imagery. Those who are familiar with Doja Cat are expecting her to double down on that controversy with her performance. The other biggest name is Lil Wayne. After going on a feature run earlier this year the rapper just released his new single “Kat Food.” Both artists have a history with the VMAs with Wayne winning one and Doja multiple awards at the ceremony.

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VMAs Tap Doja Cat, Lil Wayne, And More

Even beyond those headliners the list of performers is impressive. K-Pop is well represented with TOMORROW x TOGETHER who just headlined Lollapalooza and Stray Kids, who dropped a number one album earlier this year both performing. Two of the biggest stars in Latin music Karol G and Anitta will also both be taking the stage. Karol G is fresh off the release of two new projects earlier this year.

Elsewhere in the lineup is Demi Lovato who is in the process of remaking many of her old pop songs with a rock twist. Maneskin, the Italian rock band who broke through in the US after winning Eurovision. And Kelsey Ballerini, the country star who scored a hit with last year’s “IF YOU GO DOWN.” What do you think of the first wave of performers confirmed for the VMAs? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Here Are the 2022 MTV VMAs Winners

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  • Video of the Year

  • Artist of the Year

  • Song of the Year

  • Best New Artist

  • Best Collaboration

  • Push Performance of the Year

  • Best Pop

  • Best Hip-Hop

  • Best Rock

  • Best Alternative

  • Best Latin

  • Best R&B

  • Best K-Pop

  • Video for Good

  • Best Metaverse Performance

  • Best Longform Video

  • Best Cinematography

  • Best Direction

  • Best Art Direction

  • Best Visual Effects

  • Best Choreography

  • Best Editing

  • Group of the Year

  • Song of Summer