Drake and Nicki Minaj will both appear at this years MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV announced the first round of performers and presenters for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards yesterday with Drake and Minaj lining up alongside names such as Selena Gomez and Hollywood actress Emma Roberts.

Drake, who is nominated for two awards including Best Male Video and Best Hip-Hop Video, will perform at the event with Minaj currently billed as an award presenter.

The ceremony, which takes place on September 12, will also see a performance from Kanye West.

(by David Renshaw)