Eminem is set to open the 2024 VMAs

Eminem is set to open the 2024 VMAs live on Wednesday (September 11) at 8 p.m. ET/PT from New York's UBS Arena. The rap icon will treat fans to the first televised performance from his 12th studio LP, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), which recently became his 11th album to enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1.

Eminem last appeared at the 2022 VMAs with Snoop Dogg for a first-of-its-kind performance of “From the D 2 The LBC” inspired by the Metaverse world of the Otherside. In 2012, Eminem made a surprise appearance during Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's “Forgot About Dre” and “Still DRE.”

Eminem last opened the VMAs in 2010 with “Not Afraid,” followed by a duet performance with Rihanna of “Love the Way You Lie.” In 2000, Eminem performed a medley of “The Real Slim Shady” and “The Way I Am,” which famously included a procession of 100+ Eminem lookalikes.

During his 1999 debut, Eminem performed a medley of “Guilty Conscience” and “My Name Is.”

Eminem received eight nominations this year. His catchy “Houdini,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, is up for video of the year, best hip-hop, best direction, best editing, best visual effects and song of the summer. Additionally, Eminem is up for Artist of the Year and Most Iconic VMA Performance for his aforementioned performance in 2000.

If he wins in just one of the eight categories, Marshall will move out of a tie with Peter Gabriel for the most wins by a male artist in the show's history (13). Four female superstars have racked up even more VMA wins. Beyoncé leads with 27, followed by Taylor Swift (23), Madonna (20) and Lady Gaga (18).

Eminem's 13 wins are the most by a hip-hop artist. With 67 total nods, she is the second most nominated artist in VMA history behind only Madonna (71).

Megan Thee Stallion is set to host and perform at the VMAs. Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award and perform a hit medley. Other performers include Anitta (feat. Fat Joe, DJ Khaled + Tiago PZK), Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Halsey, KAROL G, Lenny Kravitz, LISA, LL COOL J, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes.

Cyndi Lauper, who won and performed at the first VMAs in September 1984, is set to host alongside former MTV host Carson Daly. Other performers for this year's show include Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Damiano David (Måneskin), DANNA, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, Halle Bailey, Jordan Chiles, Lil Nas X, Miranda Lambert, Naomi Scott, Paris Hilton, Suki Waterhouse, Thalía and Tinashe.

Teddy Swims and Jessie Murph are set to make their VMA debut performing on the Extended Play Stage.

The 2024 VMAs will air live on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT across MTV's global footprint, including BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Nick at Nite, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, VH1 and Univision.

Le Sserafim will make their US awards show debut playing the VMA pre-show. Hosted by Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute live VMAs pre-screen specials starting at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV, MTV2, CMT and Logo.

With the addition of social categories, Taylor Swift still leads with the most nominations (12), followed by Post Malone (11), Eminem (eight), Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter + SZA (seven each ). Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, GloRilla, LISA, Olivia Rodrigo + Teddy Swims (four each).

Fan voting closed on Friday (September 6) at The MTV website. Voting for Best New Artist remains active through the show.

Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are executive producers. Barb Bialkowski is co-executive producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba executive produce. Wendy Plaut is a celebrity talent executive. Lisa Lauricella is a music talent executive.