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.

☎️ 🎀 CALLING ALL BARBZ, CALLING ALL BARBZ 🎀 ☎️

Presenting your 2022 Video Vanguard Award recipient… @NICKIMINAJ!!! Come party with us as she takes the #VMAs stage for an epic performance, August 28th on MTV!!! pic.twitter.com/ks5puKYHxy

— MTV (@MTV) August 8, 2022