Complete List of Performers at the 2025 MTV VMAs

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 7, at Long Island’s UBS Arena, hosted by LL Cool J. The event featured an impressive roster of artists, including Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, and Sabrina Carpenter, with performances from Lady Gaga and Post Malone pre-taped. Mariah Carey made a long-awaited return to the VMAs, performing a medley of her greatest hits after receiving the Video Vanguard Award. Other notable acts included Doja Cat, who debuted her new single ‘Jealous Type’ from her upcoming album, and Busta Rhymes, who received the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and performed a medley with Glorilla. Newcomers like Alex Warren and Katseye added fresh energy to the event, while Ricky Martin received the Latin Icon Award and performed ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca.’ The ceremony also celebrated the late Ozzy Osbourne with a tribute featuring Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, British singer Yungblud, and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. The performances spanned across genres, including pop, country, reggaeton, and rock, showcasing a diverse mix of talent at the star-studded show.