Drake to perform at MTV Video Music Awards

Drake has been confirmed as the latest performer for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

The rapper will play the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday night.

“Excited to announce I’ll be performing at the 2013 @MTV VMA’s!!! #Brooklyn #OVO #Started #NeedAKawsTrophy,” Drake tweeted.

Lady Gaga will open the show, while Katy Perry, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake have also been confirmed to perform.