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Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion To Perform At 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Hosted By Nicki Minaj.
On September 9, 2023, MTV made a big announcement that Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion would grace the stage to perform their latest track, “Bongos,” live at the 2023 VMAs. Following this exciting revelation, fans wasted no time speculating about the dynamics at play, especially considering that Nicki Minaj was set to host the star-studded event.
Just a week prior, on September 4, the iconic “Anaconda” rapper unveiled the cover art for her upcoming album, a move that coincidentally aligned with Cardi B’s reveal of artwork for her collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion.
While this could have been a mere coincidence, the online fan community couldn’t help but interpret it as yet another development in the ongoing, subtle rivalry between these two prominent emcees hailing from New York.
🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL: @IAMCARDIB & @THEESTALLION ARE PERFORMING AT THE 2023 #VMAS 🚨
Don't miss their first-ever performance of "Bongos" – TUESDAY at 8p on @MTV!!! pic.twitter.com/o6IVK9VSBe
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 9, 2023
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are poised to deliver an exhilarating lineup of performances, including appearances by Diddy, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Anitta, Doja Cat, and a host of other talented artists.
The VMAs have built a reputation for their electrifying live shows and their ability to create memorable pop culture moments. Anticipation is high for this year’s event, promising a surge of energy and entertainment.
However, it’s worth noting that amidst all the excitement, a significant portion of fans can’t help but sense a certain tension between two of the headline performers and the event’s host. This underlying dynamic adds an intriguing layer of anticipation to what is already expected to be a thrilling evening.
In a statement to the press, Bruce Gillmer, president of music and music talent at Paramount+, exclaimed, “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.” He continued, “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs.”
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are slated for Tuesday, Sept. 12.