Doja Cat at the 2025 NTV VMAs Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for MTV Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Doja Cat kicked off the 2025 MTV Music Video Awards Sunday night with a performance of "Jealous Type." While the VMAs' host LL Cool J finished his opening monologue, Doja Cat appeared in a Max Headroom-influenced video. The singer then performed her new track "Jealous Type" with a heavily-influenced '80s-sounding pop vibe, including a memorable saxophone intro to the song by Kenny G. Doja danced all over the stage in a white crop top and black pants, interacting with fans and encouraging them to sing the lyrics back. The background of her performance emphasized the retro feel with bright lights of pink and blue. Related Stories TV Creative Arts Emmys, Night Two: Winners List (Updating Live) Music 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Preshow: Watch the Livestream Doja Cat and Kenny G perform at tonight's MTV #vmas pic.twitter.com/I48xvS3Ypm- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 8, 2025 Doja is also up for the best K-pop award for her feature on Lisa's "Born Again." However, she's no stranger to the VMAs stage, as she's taken to the stage three times. She also hosted the awards show in 2021. The "Paint the Town Red" singer's fifth album Vie, which features "Jealous Type," is set to be released on Sept. 26. Doja recently wrapped up her global Scarlet Tour on July 14 in London's Finsbury Park. Additional VMA performers include Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, Conan Gray, J Balvin, DJ Snake, Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Jelly Roll, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Sombr, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt. Performances on an extended stage include The Kid Laroi, Lola Young, Bailey Zimmerman and Megan Moroney. The 2025 VMAs were held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Find the complete list of winners here and see all of the red carpet looks here. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up VMAs 2025 Ricky Martin Performs "Livin' La Vida Loca" and Accepts Latin Icon Award at 2025 MTV VMAs: "We Just Want to Break Boundaries" VMAs 2025 MTV VMAs: Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and More Stars on the Red Carpet Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Gives Performance, Symposium For 50 Years of 'Born to Run' VMAs 2025 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Preshow: Watch the Livestream Rose Bowl Oasis Bring Hits - And Tears - At First L.A. Show Since 2008 Taylor Swift Target to Open Select Stores at Midnight to Sell Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' VMAs 2025 Ricky Martin Performs "Livin' La Vida Loca" and Accepts Latin Icon Award at 2025 MTV VMAs: "We Just Want to Break Boundaries" VMAs 2025 MTV VMAs: Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and More Stars on the Red Carpet Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Gives Performance, Symposium For 50 Years of 'Born to Run' VMAs 2025 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Preshow: Watch the Livestream Rose Bowl Oasis Bring Hits - And Tears - At First L.A. Show Since 2008 Taylor Swift Target to Open Select Stores at Midnight to Sell Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl'