*A Kanye West appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards is usually followed the next morning by an internet explosion over his shenanigans at the ceremony.
Last year, the rapper used his Video Vanguard Award acceptance speech to announce that he was running for president in 2020. And who can forget his hijack of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech in 2009.
For the 2016 VMAs on Sunday (Aug. 28), MTV has decided to ensure that Yeezy breaks the Internet by just giving him four minutes of free airtime to do whatever he pleases, a source close to production told TMZ. His wife, Kim Kardashian, will also be on-hand as a VMA presenter, so the possibilities are endless.
Meanwhile, MTV officially announced Thursday that recent Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and the Final 5 gymnasts — Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian — have been tapped as presenters.
In addition to Kardashian, Jimmy Fallon, Alicia Keys and Puff Daddy are also set to present, while other attendees at Madison Square Garden will include Bryson Tiller, 2 Chainz, DNCE, Desiigner and Troye Sivan.
Britney Spears, Rihanna, Future, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Nick Jonas and the Chainsmokers will perform during the live show.
Beyonce, Adele, West, Justin Bieber and Drake will compete for video of the year.
The 2016 VMAs air Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, live from New York’s Madison Square Garden.
