Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to perform at the VMAs

Recent collaborators, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will be out performing at the upcoming VMAs. The two joined forces for Jay-Z’s “Empire State Of Mind” on The Blueprint 3.

Jay-Z has been chosen to headline the VMAs, now he will also perform. He, and Alicia Keys will perform “Empire State Of Mind” at the ceremony. Jay-Z will also be performing with Lady Gaga at the show.

The rapper will be up for many awards, including “Best Hip Hop Video” and “Best Male Video.” His album will be released tomorrow, on September 8 and the VMAs will follow on September 13.

Jay-Z will be competing with the likes of Eminem, Flo Rida, Asher Roth, and Kanye West for “Best Hip Hop Video.”