Rap legend to host 2025 MTV Video Music Awards LL Cool J has been announced as the host of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, whilst he has also been nominated as an artist in the Best Hip Hop category for his song Murdergram Deux. 14 August 2025 LL Cool J is to host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. LL Cool J will host the 2025 MTV VMAs The 57-year-old rap icon - who is among the nominees at this year's MTV VMAs - has been announced as the host of the ceremony which is being held at New York's UBS Arena Sunday on 7 September.