LL Cool J is making iHeartRadio Music Awards history this year! The beloved hip-hop star is set to become the show’s first repeat host when he emcees the award show next week, following his first time helming the event in 2022.

Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long and Nelly are set to perform on the show.

Nelly, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey will receive special honors during the March 17 awards show The iHeartRadio Music Awards are almost here. PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that LL Cool J is returning to host the awards show.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17 will feature performances from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Glorilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long and Nelly, among others. LL Cool J will return as a host for the annual show airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.