Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will take the stage at this year’s American Music Awards and will represent for the Big Apple once again by performing their duet “Empire State of Mind”.

“We are thrilled to have Jay-Z and Alicia Keys on stage together for the 2009 American Music Awards,” the show’s producer Larry Klein told Access Hollywood. “Both are such talented artists, it is sure to be a memorable performance.”

Jay-Z will also be going head to head with rappers T.I. and Eminem for the crown of “Favorite Male Artist” in Rap/Hip-hop as well as “Favorite Album” in Rap/Hip-hop. It all goes down on November 22nd at L.A.’s Nokia Theater at 8 p.m. on ABC.

In the meantime, you can vote for your favorite artists HERE!

If the AMA’s don’t want a scene straight out of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, I highly suggest they beef up their security. Now, if Lil Mama knows what’s good for her she better stay in her seat this time around!

Tags: Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Lil' Mama