AceShowbiz - Snoop Dogg has been announced as the host of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, marking a major milestone in his longstanding relationship with the event. The ceremony will return to the West Coast for the first time since 2017 and is set to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27, airing live on CBS and MTV with a simultaneous stream on Paramount+ Premium.

The iconic rapper has a deep history with the VMAs, having performed on the main stage as early as 1994 with his song "Murder Was the Case." He notably closed the 1999 ceremony alongside Dr. Dre and Eminem and took part in a tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. in 2005. In 2022, Snoop reunited with Eminem for a metaverse-themed performance, underscoring his continued presence at the awards. Over his career, he has earned 13 MTV VMA nominations and won the Moon Person award three times. Snoop Dogg has expressed that hosting the VMAs is a significant moment, reflecting the importance of MTV and the awards to his career.

Snoop Dogg is best known for his groundbreaking 1993 album "Doggystyle" and is recognized both as a rapper and actor with 46 film credits, including roles in Ride and The Wrecking Crew. His influence extends beyond music into television, where he hosted the BET Hip Hop Awards from 2013 to 2015 and co-starred with Martha Stewart on their VH1 cooking show, highlighting his versatile career.

This hosting gig marks a notable return to a platform that has been a key part of Snoop Dogg’s career for nearly three decades. His role as the 2026 VMA host underscores MTV’s commitment to honoring its hip-hop legacy while spotlighting a beloved figure who has shaped the genre and pop culture at large.