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'We'll definitely be watching!': Barbz hail Nicki Minaj as she's all set to host and perform at MTV Awards

Nicki Minaj performed in 2022 as well and even bagged the coveted Video Vanguard award

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nicki Minaj fans are delighted after MTV Video Music Awards announced that the ‘Tusa’ rapper will feature at the 2023 award show.

This is not all, the artist will also emcee the ceremony, which will go live on air on Tuesday, September 12 from New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Minaj performed in 2022 as well and even bagged the coveted Video Vanguard award.

Which song will Nicki Minaj perform?

The hip-hop star will be performing her most recent single ‘Last Time I Saw You,’ which was released a few weeks ago. This will also be the first time she’ll be doing it live, reports People.

The ‘Anaconda’ crooner addressed her Barbz fanbase on her new album, in late June. “Dear Barbz, I’ve been trying to find the right time to tell you this for a few days. Due to some really exciting news that I’ll share with you guys @ a later time, I’ve shifted the album date just a tad bit,” she wrote on her social media.

“Trust me, it’ll be WELL WORTH THE WAIT…but since I AM shifting the date just a tad, I’d like to give you guys a tiny SIP of some more album tea so that I don’t have to get cussed out so…here it goes: MY NEW ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED ON 11.17.23- and she shall be called: #PinkFriday2.”

The ‘Super Bass’ artist further said, “I love you guys so much. I am so grateful for the years of support & love you guys have given me. At times maybe I didn’t even deserve all that you have poured into me.

"Nonetheless, you. will. love. this. album. I will give tour deets closer to that time, but obviously the tour will start around the first quarter of 2024. I’ll also share the REAL album cover at a later date.”

Barbz can't wait to watch!

Minaj dropped the official album artwork on Instagram on Tuesday, September 5. This comes days after her single ‘Last Time I Saw You’ released.

Excited fans are already hyped to see their favorite star on stage. "Oh that’s a good choice, 👍 picking someone on fire and beautiful," one wrote. "For the second year in a row too, we will definitely be watching!" said the second.

Another admirer of Minaj commented, "Get ready for a show that's bound to be as iconic as her verses! 🎤🌟 #NickiHostsVMAs Nicki Minaj is sure to bring her unique energy and style to the VMAs stage. Can't wait to watch! 🎶📺 #VMAs2023".