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2017 VMA Pre-Show Performers Revealed!

Find out who's kicking off the party live from the red carpet in LA this weekend...

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 21:50

Today we've revealed who'll be officially getting the 2017 VMA party started, performing live from the red carpet pre-show this weekend...

Bleachers, 'Best New Artist' nominee Khalid, and Cardi B will hit take the stage live from the "Fabulous" Forum in LA ahead of the main show on Sunday!

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So you're still thinking of me
Just like I know you should
I can not give you everything, you know I wish I could
I'm so high at the moment
I'm so caught up in this
Yeah, we're just young, dumb and broke
But we still got love to give

While we're young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young dumb and broke
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Young, dumb, broke high school kids

We have so much in common
We argue all the time
You always say I'm wrong
I'm pretty sure I'm right
What's fun about commitment?
When we have our life to live
Yeah, we're just young, dumb and broke
But we still got love to give

While we're young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young dumb and broke
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Young, dumb, broke high school kids

Jump and we think—do it all in the name of love, love
Run into sin, do it all in the name of fun, fun
Whoa-oa-oa

I'm so high at the moment
I'm so caught up in this
Yeah, we're just young, dumb and broke
But we still got love to give

While we're young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young, dumb and broke
Young, dumb
Young, young dumb and broke
Young, dumb, broke high school kids
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Young, dumb, broke high school kids

Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da
Ya-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Young, dumb, broke high school kids

Writer(s): LITTLE JOEL, ORABIYI MARK OLAYINKA Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

Bleachers will perform their infectious pop track, 'Don’t Take the Money', Khalid will treat us to a special medley of mega-hits, 'Location' and 'Young Dumb & Broke,' and Cardi B will give us a rebellious rendition of 'Bodak Yellow.'

🚨 @bleachersmusic, @thegreatkhalid, and @iamcardib will perform during the #VMA pre-show at 7/6c on 8/27! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/zmAdbxAEG7
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 22, 2017

Plus this year's pre-show hosts have also been announced. Three-time VMA-nominated Lil Yachty will serve as host alongside MTV’s Terrence J, Charlamagne Tha God and Gaby Wilson.

Meanwhile, over in the States, voting just opened for this year's 'Song Of The Summer' category. The winner of which will be revealed during the VMA pre-show.

This year's contenders for the 2017 'Song of Summer' are:

- Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber - 'Despacito (Remix)'
- Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane - 'Down'
- Camila Cabello ft. Quavo - 'OMG'
- Ed Sheeran- 'Shape of You'
- Demi Lovato - 'Sorry Not Sorry'
- Shawn Mendes - 'There's Nothing Holding Me Back'
- DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - 'Wild Thoughts'
- Lil Uzi Vert - 'XO Tour Llif3'

Who's going to win? Find out when you watch the 2017 MTV VMA on MTV UK, Monday from 8pm!

MTV VMA | Craziest Red Carpet Looks Of All Time

Lady Gaga in her iconic meat dress back in 2010.

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The hostess with the mostess, Miley Cyrus turned up in silver Barbarella suspenders in 2015.

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Frankie Grande wearing his glitter on his chest because yolo.

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Blac Chyna and Amber Rose in insult-covered clothing shining a light on Amber's Slut Walk project.

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Katy Perry and Riff Raff recreating that iconic Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake quadruple denim moment.

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Serious beige sparkles for J-Lo back in 2006.

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Lady Gaga working some sea shells during the 2013 show.

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Just a touch of casual understated style for Nicki Minaj's 2011 arrival.

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Never forget Lil Kim' and this killer outfit back in 1999.

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Pink winning all the prizes for serious hair game on the 2000 red carpet.

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Gwen Stefani couldn't decide whether to wear a skirt or trousers in 1998, so obvi she wore both.

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Still impressed Lady Gaga didn't trip over in this face-covering veil

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Might be why she quickly changed into this wedding garb later in the 2009 show.

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Spaceman chic for Nicki Minaj and Will.I.Am performing at the 2010 red carpet.

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Rewind to that time Rose McGowan wore THIS to accompany Marilyn Manson to the 1998 show.

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Lucky that Shakira's 2001 outfit is small and humble right?

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Perez Hilton in washing up gloves in 2006, because suuuure.

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Lady Gaga working those bird vibes in 2009.

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Macy Gray doing some casual advertising in her personalised 2001 dress.

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Katy Perry making sure no one forgets she's a popstar after scooping up loads of awards at the 2011 VMAs.

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Lenny Kravitz getting literal about wanting to fly away in 2004.

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A fairly breezy look for Howard Stern in 1992.

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Outkast in fluffy trousers in 2001.

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Christina Aguilera in a top that may also once have been your old pashmina.

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An iconic look for NSync back in 2000.

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