Nicki Minaj added to list of VMA performers

Nicki Minaj is the latest artist to be added to the list of performers at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. On Thursday, the VMAs Twitter account tweeted out that Nicki will perform during a night that is already scheduled to include performances from Ariana Grande, Logic, Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Mendes, and more.

Nicki's performance at the VMAs will come three days after the release of her fourth studio album Queen, which was supposed to release on August 10, but was pushed back one week. Minaj will also debut her radio show Queen radio on Beats 1 via Apple Music tonight at 7 p.m. PST / 10 p.m EST.

The VMAs air live from Radio City Music Hall on August 20.