Atlanta Rap sensation B.o.B. will join Drake, Justin Beiber and Kanye West as a performer at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. This will mark the debut MTV performance for the rapper, who also received a whopping five nominations, including one for “Best Video of the Year” for his hit single “Airplanes” featuring Haley Williams of Paramore.
Bobby Ray’s upcoming performance is yet another success added to his long of achievements in 2010. Earlier this year, the rapper’s album The Adventures of Bobby Ray debuted at number one on the charts with 84,000 copies sold and since gone on to become the third best selling Hip Hop album this year. B.o.B was also recently enlisted for Adidas’ most recent advertising campaign.
Viewers looking to vote for their favorite artist at the MTV Video Music Awards can go to the award show’s website for more information. The MTV Video Music Awards will air this September 12 at 9 PM EST.