NICKI MINAJ SET TO PERFORM AT MTV VMA PRE-SHOW


Nicki Minaj is set to give her first-ever televised solo performance at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show. According to MTV News, the rapper will perform her number 1 hit, "Your Love." Nicki said, "I am truly honored to be a part of this year's VMAs. Just yesterday I was an underground female rapper. See Barbz? Dreams do come true."

Nicki will also launch a contest on her Twitter page where 10 fans will be able to get tickets to watch her performance. The contest will begin on September 7th and the winners will be announced on September 10th.

The pre-show will air live from the red carpet outside of L.A.'s Nokia Theatre on Sunday September 12th at 8pm.

The 27th annual MTV Video Music awards will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and will feature performances by Emimem, Drake, Kanye West, Usher, Justin Bieber, and more.