Nicki Minaj/Will.i.Am MTV VMAs Pre-Show Performance [VIDEO]

Hey Crunchers: Just a quick reminder that tonight we are celebrating the year’s best in music at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards! With leading nominations from Lady Gaga (13) and Eminem (8), the 27th annnual VMAs are being hosted by Chelsea Handler and airing live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles tonight, Sept. 12! The awards will include performances by: B.o.B, Bruno Mars, Florence & The Machine, Eminem, Usher, Kanye West, Drake, Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, and many more.

In the meantime, check out this pre-show opener from femcee Nicki Minaj and Will.i.Am “Your Love” and “Check It Out.”