J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAs

 Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and Colombian superstar J Balvin will longer perform at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ricch anunced his cancellation in a statement posted to Instagram Live, saying: “My team and I did everything in our power to make this work, due to COVID compliance issues at last minute we h to call off performance."

MTV VMAs will air on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. show was originally supposed to take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will w be held outdoors at various places in New York City in response to coronavirus pandemic.

“My team and I are safe and everyone’s health is a main priority, as well as giving a quality performance," Ricch said. “I appreciate MTV for opportunity to perform and I hope I can see y’all next year. STAY SAFE.”

A representative for Balvin confirmed on Monday that he would longer perform at event, but details were provided. In a pre-taped video released almost two weeks ago, Balvin revealed he contracted COVID-19 and that it impacted him heavily and me his life difficult. While he accepted an award at Premios Juventud 2020, he told viewers: “This is t a joke ... It’s very dangerous. Take a lot of care of yourselves."

Representatives for MTV didn't immediately reply to an email seeking comment.

Ors set to perform at VMAs include Ly Gaga with Ariana Grande, Weeknd, BTS, Miley Cyrus, DaBaby, Black Eyed Peas, Maluma, Doja Cat and CNCO.

Gaga and Grande are top contenders with nine minations apiece , most of m for ir . 1 collaboration “Rain on Me.” Ricch is up for three awards, including song of year for his . 1 hit “ Box.” And Balvin has four minations, including three for best Latin.

Keke Palmer will host VMAs. This year’s show introduces two new categories reflecting current pandemic times: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.