The Hip-Hop Legend and 13-Time VMA Nominee Will Take the Stage as Host When the Awards Return to the West Coast Later This Month
Snoop Dogg is adding another major role to a career that has stretched across music, television, film and pop culture for more than three decades.
The 54-year-old rapper will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, marking what he described as a “full-circle moment” as the ceremony returns to the West Coast for the first time since 2017.
“MTV and the VMAs have been part of my story since the beginning,” Snoop said in a statement.
“Some of the biggest moments of my career happened on that stage and on MTV – they gave hip hop a place to be loud, fearless and seen by the whole world. So to come back now and host the VMAs, all these years later, that’s a full-circle moment for me.”
Snoop Dogg Returns To A Familiar VMA Stage
The Long Beach, California, native first appeared at the VMAs in 1994 and has since earned 13 nominations and three wins.
His history with the show includes performing alongside Dr. Dre and Eminem to close the 1999 VMAs, participating in a tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. in 2005 and joining Eminem for a metaverse-inspired performance in 2022.
Snoop also pointed to his longtime relationship with producer Van Toffler, who is working on this year’s ceremony. The show is being produced by Gunpowder & Sky.
“Van was there during those early MTV days when we were changing the culture in real time, and we’ve got a whole lot of history together,” Snoop said. “Now we get to make some new history.”
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“The VMAs have always been about those moments you don’t forget – and trust me, we’re gonna give y’all a few more. See you at the VMAs.”
The hosting announcement comes as Snoop remains busy across several projects, including an upcoming biopic chronicling his life and career. Actor Swayvo Twain was recently announced to portray The Notorious B.I.G. in the film.
2026 VMAs Set For Sept. 27
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS. The ceremony will also be simulcast on MTV and stream in the United States for Paramount+ Premium subscribers.
The show will become available internationally the following day on Paramount+ and MTV.
Madonna and Taylor Swift are among this year’s leading nominees, while Nirvana is scheduled to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
