NICKI MINAJ, LIL WAYNE, & 2 CHAINZ ADDED TO VMA PERFORMERS

MTV has added hip-hop heavy weights Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and 2 Chainz to the list of performers for this year’s Video Music Awards .

The “Starships” rapper will perform at the Staples Center with a secret guest, while her tour mate 2 Chainz will make his VMA debut.

After closing the 2011 show, Lil Wayne will take the stage for the first live performance of “NoWorries,” the second single off his up coming album I Am Not a Human Being II.

Rihanna will open the show, teaming up with A$AP Rocky on there mix to her new single “Cockiness (LoveIt)” and Calvin Harris for “We
Found Love.”

Previously announced performers include Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Pink, and Green Day. The
VMAs will air live from Los Angeleson September 6th at 8p.m. EST.