Snoop Dogg to host MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 27 Rapper Snoop Dogg will MC the September 27 VMAs live from Los Angeles, the first West Coast telecast since 2017. The ceremony will feature Madonna leading with 11 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift and others, and a salute to Nirvana with the Video Vanguard award. Snoop Dogg will host the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, broadcasting live from Los Angeles for the first time since the return to New York in 2017. The rapper and entrepreneur is a 13‑time VMA nominee who has won three Moon Man awards, and he first appeared on the VMA stage in 1994. The move back to the West Coast marks a full‑circle moment for Snoop, who said: MTV and the VMAs have been part of my story since the beginning and some of the biggest moments of my career happened on that stage."They gave hip‑hop a place to be loud, fearless and seen by the whole world. To come back now and host the VMAs is a full‑circle moment for me." The 2026 VMAs will crown artists across a wide swath of pop and hip‑hop. Madonna is the most nominated, with eleven nods, including Video of the Year for "Confessions II - The Film," Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Bring Your Love." Taylor Swift follows with nine nominations, including Artist of the Year. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each have seven nods, while Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson earn five nominations apiece.In addition to the awards, the ceremony will honor the legendary grunge band Nirvana with the Video Vanguard award, a lifetime recognition of influence and artistry. The show will feature a mix of contemporary hits and retrospective performances. Snoop's selection as host comes on the heels of a historic 2022 VMAs tribute to the Notorious B.I. G. and a 2021 performance that saw him and Eminem on stage together.With his storied history at MTV, Snoop is poised to blend nostalgia with fresh energy for the Los Angeles audience. The event will also include a special segment celebrating the return of the VMAs to its Western roots, a shift that has not occurred since the 2017 ceremony. The MC role will involve guiding the live broadcast, introducing performances and award presentations, and engaging the audience with his signature charisma.Fans can expect a blend of hip‑hop heritage, contemporary music buzz, and cultural commentary as the VMAs bring together the best in visual music storytelling. To round out the evening, a special tribute to the influence of visual media on the hip‑hop genre will be highlighted by Snoop's own career milestones, from his 1994 debut to his 1999 closing act with Dr. Dre and Eminem.This narrative thread will underscore the evolution of the music video from a promotional tool to a vital artistic medium. The Los Angeles venue will be set up to accommodate a live audience along with a global livestream, ensuring that the event reaches millions worldwide. Behind the scenes, production crews will coordinate live performances, audience interaction, and award presentations that have become signature elements of the VMA spectacle.The 2026 VMAs also promise a unique opportunity to celebrate emerging artists, as well as veteran icons, in a single, energetic broadcast that will be replayed across MTV platforms for weeks to come. The show's structure will blend attention‑grabbing performances with thoughtful honors that highlight the impact of music videos on culture.Overall, the combination of Snoop Dogg's hosting, a West Coast location, and an award slate featuring both current chart‑busters and classic legends promises a memorable night for fans and industry professionals alike.