Eminem is set to make a highly anticipated return to the stage, opening the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with his first live TV performance from his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady. The iconic rapper, who is nominated for eight VMAs this year, is poised to make history at the event. With just one more win, he could surpass Peter Gabriel to become the most awarded solo male artist in VMAs history.
Among his eight nominations are major categories like Video of the Year, Best Hip-Hop, and Song of the Summer. Additionally, Eminem has been recognized in the newly created “Most Iconic Performance” category, which celebrates his unforgettable 2000 medley of “Real Slim Shady” and “The Way I Am” at the VMAs, famously featuring over 100 look-alikes.
Eminem currently holds 13 VMA wins, the most for any rap artist, and has accumulated a staggering 67 nominations over the years, putting him second only to Madonna, who leads with 71 nods. His presence at this year’s show not only highlights his enduring influence in the music industry but also brings the possibility of cementing his place further in VMAs history.
The 2024 VMAs will feature a star-studded lineup of performers, including Anitta, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Karol G, Lenny Kravitz, Halsey, Blackpink’s Lisa, LL Cool J, and Katy Perry, who will receive the Video Vanguard Award. Also scheduled to perform are artists like Benson Boone, Shawn Mendes, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tiago PZK, making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.
The awards show will be hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, herself a nominee with seven nods this year, alongside other leading artists like Taylor Swift, who tops the nomination count with 12, Post Malone with 11, and Ariana Grande with seven.
In addition to the performers, the VMAs will feature a wide array of presenters, including stars like Addison Rae, Halle Bailey, Lil Nas X, Paris Hilton, and Cyndi Lauper. Iconic figures from the music world, such as Big Sean, DJ Khaled, and Busta Rhymes, will also take the stage to present awards throughout the night.
Initially set for Tuesday, September 10, the VMAs were rescheduled to Wednesday, September 11, at 8 p.m. ET, to avoid conflicting with the ABC presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The awards will be broadcast live from Long Island’s UBS Arena, and the night promises a spectacle of performances, tributes, and some potential record-breaking moments.
As the countdown begins, all eyes are on Eminem, whose groundbreaking career may reach yet another milestone at this year’s event. Fans are eager to see what surprises the rapper has in store for his opening performance, and whether he will walk away with another win to further solidify his legacy at the VMAs.
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