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LISA, RAYE, and Shaboozey join lineup for 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

The newly announced performers will participate in the September 27 broadcast hosted by Snoop Dogg.

Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 16:00 UTC2 reports

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CBS and MTV announced a new slate of performers for the 2026 VMAs, including LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, Gunna, GENER8ION, and Yung Lean.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
The award show will air live on Sunday, Sept. 27 on CBS and MTV, with Snoop Dogg serving as host.[Billboard]
The lineup features several broadcast debuts, including LISA performing her single SaWaDiKa and Shaboozey collaborating with Gunna.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]

LISA, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, Gunna, GENER8ION, and Yung Lean were added to the 2026 MTV VMAs performance lineup.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
The 2026 VMAs will air live on Sunday, Sept. 27, hosted by Snoop Dogg.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
LISA will give the television debut performance of her new single SaWaDiKa.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
Shaboozey and Gunna will perform their collaboration High Noon on broadcast television for the first time.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]

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