Sean “Diddy” Combs is making his way to the VMAs!
The legendary hip hop mogul and pioneer is set to receive the Global Icon Award and perform at the 2023 MTV VMAs next week, where he’ll be recognized for his unparalleled career and continued influence that has achieved unrivaled global success in music and beyond.
The Global Icon Award originally hails from MTV’s Europe Music Awards (“EMAs”) — it celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career and continued impact and influence has maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.
It’s a big year for Diddy, as he is up for four awards this year for his work on “Creepin” (Remix) and “Gotta Move On.” His nominations include two for “Best Collaboration,” as well as “Best Rap” and “Best R&B.” The honor at Tuesday’s show adds to the already jam-packed week for the 53-year-old, as his highly-anticipated R&B masterpiece The Love Album: Off the Grid is dropping on Diddy Day, September 15th. Under his LOVE RECORDS imprint, the new album signifies Diddy’s triumphant return since his critically-acclaimed solo album Last Train to Paris in 2010.
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The announcement comes off the heels of a previously announced star-studded list of performers at the VMAs this year, including Anitta, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Lil Wayne, Måneskin, Shakira, Stray Kids and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Additionally, Shakira will perform live for the first time since 2018 when she receives the prestigious Video Vanguard Award presented by Toyota.
Last month, the network announced its star-studded nominees, with Taylor Swift leading the pack with eleven nominations, followed by SZA with eight. BLACKPINK, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, and Olivia Rodrigo are also big nominees, as they are up for six Moon Person awards each. You can view the full list here.
General fan voting is now closed, however, voting remains open for Social Categories and “Best New Artist” at vote.mtv.com.
The 2023 MTV VMAs will air LIVE from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Tuesday, September 12th @ 8PM ET/PT on MTV.
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