MTV today announced additional performers set to take the stage at the 2017 "VMAs" airing live on Monday 28 August at 02:00 CAT and repeating later at 21:00 CAT on MTV (DStv Channel 130). Logic will perform his hit single "1-800-273-8255" featuring Khalid, and Gucci Mane will take the stage with previously announced Fifth Harmony to perform their song "Down." Additionally, the show will feature special performances by breakout artists Post Malone and Julia Michaels.
For the 2017 "VMAs," Logic is nominated for "Best Fight Against the System,"Gucci Mane is nominated with Fifth Harmony for "Best Pop Song," and Khalid and Julia Michaels are both up for "Best New Artist." The artists join an extensive performer line-up for the show including previously announced Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Lorde, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Fifth Harmony and the "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award" winner, P!nk.
The full list of nominees for the 2017 "VMAs" is available here.
Maryland-bred musician Logic burst onto the music scene through a series of mixtapes that led to a significant, rabid underground fan base. These mixtapes garnered millions of downloads and streams that jumpstarted a worldwide tour all before signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2014. His debut album Under Pressure (2014) was hailed as one of the year's finest hip-hop debuts. Following the success of his sophomore album, The Incredible True Story (2015), Logic embarked on his 2016 Incredible World Tour across the U.S. and Canada. In 2017, Logic continues to raise the bar with the release of his third full-length album Everybody.
Khalid released his hit song "Location" before his high school graduation and it garnered over 1.52 million plays in less than two months, which led to his major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Khalid also embarked on his first-ever headlining tour in both the U.S. and select European cities where he sold-out every single date before the album was even released. "Khalid is the face of Forever 21's "We Are Forever" pre-fall collection online and in stores worldwide."
Gucci Mane is widely ranked among the most gifted rappers of his generation. He made a triumphant return with critically acclaimed "Everybody Looking," an album which he completed in just six short days. "Everybody Looking" made an incredible chart debut, coming out at #1 on Soundscan/Billboard's Top Current Albums chart. Gucci has returned with unparalleled gusto, still backed by his beloved and familiar sound, but with a new air of confidence showcased in his recent projects "Woptober," The Return of East Atlanta Santa" which featured the platinum-selling "Both ft. Drake," and the Metro Boomin produced "Drop Top Wop." Gucci Mane will be releasing his new album "Mr. Davis" on 15 September followed by the release of his book titled "The Autobiography of Gucci Mane" on 15 September. 2017 continues to see Gucci Mane as one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists.
For the 2017 "VMAs," Logic is nominated for "Best Fight Against the System,"Gucci Mane is nominated with Fifth Harmony for "Best Pop Song," and Khalid and Julia Michaels are both up for "Best New Artist." The artists join an extensive performer line-up for the show including previously announced Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Lorde, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Fifth Harmony and the "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award" winner, P!nk.
The full list of nominees for the 2017 "VMAs" is available here.
Maryland-bred musician Logic burst onto the music scene through a series of mixtapes that led to a significant, rabid underground fan base. These mixtapes garnered millions of downloads and streams that jumpstarted a worldwide tour all before signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2014. His debut album Under Pressure (2014) was hailed as one of the year's finest hip-hop debuts. Following the success of his sophomore album, The Incredible True Story (2015), Logic embarked on his 2016 Incredible World Tour across the U.S. and Canada. In 2017, Logic continues to raise the bar with the release of his third full-length album Everybody.
Khalid released his hit song "Location" before his high school graduation and it garnered over 1.52 million plays in less than two months, which led to his major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Khalid also embarked on his first-ever headlining tour in both the U.S. and select European cities where he sold-out every single date before the album was even released. "Khalid is the face of Forever 21's "We Are Forever" pre-fall collection online and in stores worldwide."
Gucci Mane is widely ranked among the most gifted rappers of his generation. He made a triumphant return with critically acclaimed "Everybody Looking," an album which he completed in just six short days. "Everybody Looking" made an incredible chart debut, coming out at #1 on Soundscan/Billboard's Top Current Albums chart. Gucci has returned with unparalleled gusto, still backed by his beloved and familiar sound, but with a new air of confidence showcased in his recent projects "Woptober," The Return of East Atlanta Santa" which featured the platinum-selling "Both ft. Drake," and the Metro Boomin produced "Drop Top Wop." Gucci Mane will be releasing his new album "Mr. Davis" on 15 September followed by the release of his book titled "The Autobiography of Gucci Mane" on 15 September. 2017 continues to see Gucci Mane as one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists.
