Justin Bieber will be fulfilling a pop star right of passage on September 12 when he performs at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

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“I’m excited to be performing at the VMA’s. It is all still unbelievable because last year I went for the first time and no one knew who I was,” said Bieber.

“Just really shows that dreams can come true and what incredible dedicated fans I have. I’m a lucky guy and grateful. Now I just want to get on that stage, have some fun in front of my heroes because at the end of the day I’m still a kid, and still a fan. Thanks.”

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Bieber will hopefully fulfill his award winning dreams as well: he is nominated for Best New Artist.

Win or lose, he will joining a high-profile roster of performers including Kanye and Drake.

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Ke$ha, Ashley Greene, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Selena Gomez, and Ne-Yo are all set to present.

The show will air on MTV on September 12 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT).

Vote for your winner picks at vma.mtv.com.

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