MTV VMAs Announce 2021 Performers, and They Include Chloe Bailey, Lil Nas X, and More

Updated on 9 Sep 2021 at 18:15

The MTV VMAs are sure to be a showstopping event, especially if the performers list is any indication. Over the past few weeks, MTV has been slowly rolling out the official list of artists who will be taking the stage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 12 Sept. In addition to VMA nominees like Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo, the performers list also includes Chloe Bailey, who will be making her solo debut on the show following the release of her single "Have Mercy." Justin Bieber, who is the most nominated artist this year with seven nods, will also be returning to the VMAs stage for the first time in six years. Although Lorde was initially included on the performers list, MTV recently announced that she'll no longer be making an appearance "due to a change in production elements". Even in Lorde's absence, the VMAs are sure to be a huge hit. Ahead, see all the performers who have been announced so far.

Justin Bieber

The singer will be returning to the VMAs stage for the first time in six years.

Doja Cat

The VMAs promises Doja Cat is "set to raise the bar even higher with another eye-capturing performance" at the ceremony.

Lil Nas X

The rapper, who is up for video of the year, will perform on the show. Perhaps we'll get a performance of "Industry Baby"?

Olivia Rodrigo

The first-time VMA nominee is set to perform her hit single "Good 4 U."

Chloe Bailey

After rising to fame as one half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle, Chloe Bailey is set to make her solo debut at the VMAs as she performs her first single, "Have Mercy," from her upcoming album.

Camila Cabello

Following her performance of "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes in 2019, the singer is set to perform "Don't Go Yet."

Machine Gun Kelly

The rapper will make his debut on the VMAs stage as he performs his latest single, "Papercuts."

Shawn Mendes

The singer will return to the VMAs stage.

Kacey Musgraves

The country singer will make her debut on the VMAs stage as she performs her new single "Star-Crossed" for the first time.

Twenty One Pilots

The group is set to perform their single "Saturday" on the VMAs stage.

Travis Barker

The drummer will share the stage with Machine Gun Kelly for his performance.

Ozuna

The singer is set to perform "La Funka" during the show.

Tainy

Tainy will be joining Shawn Mendes for a performance of "Summer of Love."

Jack Harlow

The rapper is set to join Lil Nas X on stage for the first live performance of "INDUSTRY BABY."

The Kid LAROI

The rapper will share the stage with Justin Bieber as they perform "Stay."

Polo G

Tune in to the VMAs pre-show to see the 22-year-old rapper perform.

Kim Petras

The German singer is also set to perform at the VMAs pre-show.

Swedish House Mafia

The house music supergroup rounds off the list of pre-show performers.