OK, so the VMAs strategy seshes may not be the epitome of glitz and glamour (or even have working air conditioning) but that’s probably because they’re saving all the REAL perks for this weekend’s star-studded awards bash. Right? (RIGHT??)
At least, that’s what we keep telling ourselves (when we’re not too complaining about being sleep-deprived and explaining how Pete Wentz helped us perfect our upchuck reflex). But now that we hear Lupe Fiasco will be joining the perpetually growing list of VMAs performers, we’re finally starting to believe that our time in the oxygen-deprivation chamber was TOTALLY worth it.
The former Artist of the Week — who’s also up for Best Hip Hop Video honors — will be making like the Ting Tings and performing with the VMAs’ official house band (DJ AM and Travis Barker). Get yourself revved up by re-watching our fave LF vid (that would be “Paris, Tokyo“) and taking a second (Or third? Or fourth?) look at the Hype Williams-directed video that might just win him a Moonman.
Stay up-to-date on everything about the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at vma.mtv.com, and don’t miss the big show Sunday (September 7) at 9 p.m. ET/PT or the pre-show red carpet coverage that starts at 8 p.m. ET/PT.