Washington D.C [USA], Aug 16 (ANI): American rapper Cardi B is all set to grace the 2018 MTV Video Music Award with her first live performance since welcoming her daughter, Kulture Kiari a month ago.

On Wednesday, MTV announced that the rapper would kick off the highly-anticipated awards show. She has also been nominated in 10 different categories, surpassing the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Drake, confirmed E!Online.

Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Logic, and Panic! at the Disco will also perform at the event. The Backstreet Boys, Bazzi, and Bryce Vine will headline the pre-show festivities.

However, the 35-year-old star recently pulled out of the 24K Magic tour with singer Bruno Mars for her newborn baby girl. (ANI)

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