Raye Performs at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

Raye performed for the first time as a soloist at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. She appeared on stage accompanied by six string players and more than a dozen additional musicians. Raye began her set with I Will Overcome and followed it with Where Is My Husband?. During the performance of Where Is My Husband?, she performed barefoot instead of wearing high-heeled shoes. An updated recording of her grandmother was used during the performance, and she also included an interpolation of the disco-funk hit Funkytown in her set.

In March, Raye released her second studio album, titled This Music May Contain Hope. The track Where Is My Husband! was described as the lead single from the album and the song that provided her global breakthrough. Raye was nominated for Song of the Year with Where Is My Husband. Raye will also take part in a George Michael tribute performance alongside Sombr and Teddy Swims, with Adam Blackstone serving as the musical director.

Madonna returned to the VMAs after 23 years and performed the opening of the night. Madonna led the show with 13 nominations, while Taylor Swift received 11 nominations.