00:00This year's MTV Video Music Awards will have a trio of MCs.
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00:10MTV has announced that LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and First Class rapper Jack Harlow will MC the 2022 VMAs slated to air live on August 28th at 8pm.
00:20According to MTV, the trio will announce the show's big moments, like the lineup of performers and presenters,
00:31while taking a quote, more innovative and unique approach to the traditional hosting gig.
00:36LL Cool J took to Instagram to share the news, writing, hip-hop is on top.
00:40The three MCs bring a variety of VMAs' experience to the gig.
00:44VMA winner LL Cool J received the 1997 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award,
00:49while five-time VMA winner and super-freaky girl rapper Minaj is up for the best hip-hop video again this year
00:55and receiving this year's Video Vanguard Award.
01:01Plus, Harlow is tied for the most nominations this year with Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X with seven nods.
01:07Doja Cat and Harry Styles are just behind with six nominations.
01:11Artists up for five moon persons include Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.
01:17Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 categories by visiting vote.mtv.com through Friday, August 19th.
01:24For more on this story, go to THR.com.
01:27For The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.
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