United Kingdom, Aug. 14 -- LL Cool J is to host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

The 57-year-old rap icon - who is among the nominees at this year's MTV VMAs - has been announced as the host of the ceremony which is being held at New York's UBS Arena Sunday on 7 September. It is being broadcast simultaneously on CBS and MTV for the first time, whilst Paramount + will stream the ceremony.

The hip hop hitmaker previously co-hosted the MTV VMAs in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.

LL Cool J has an illustrious history with the awards ceremony. He took home his first Moon Person statuette in 1991 for Best Rap Video for Mama Said Knock You Out and in 1997 he became the first rapper to receive the Video Vanguard Award.

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