LL Cool J is hosting the ceremony solo for the first time. He previously served as a cohost with Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj in 2022. There's no word yet on whether the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and hip-hop trailblazer will also perform on the big stage.

The "Manchild" singer will be joined by Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin and sombr at the Sept. 7 awards show.

Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin and other artists will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by LL Cool J.