The 32-year-old singer also did the opening act at last year's VMAs as well, memorably performing "Anaconda" during a medley with Ariana Grande and Jessie J, reported Entertainment Weekly.
"@NICKIMINAJ will be performing at the 2015 #VMAs this Sunday at 9/8c for the second year in a row," MTV announced the news on Twitter.
Minaj will join performers including Justin Bieber, the Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Tori Kelly, A$APRocky, and Twenty One Pilots.
Rapper Kanye West is set to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.