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Rap Misses Top VMA Categories As Six Stars Compete For Best Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop enters the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with six heavyweights fighting for one Moon Person while rap remains shut outside the biggest general races. The Best Hip-Hop ballot matches Cardi B and Kehlani’s “Safe” against Drake’s “Janice STFU,” Megan Thee Stallion’s “LOVER GIRL” and Travis Scott’s “DUMBO.” Tyler, The Creator joins that fight with “SUGAR ON MY TONGUE,” while Houston’s Don Toliver earns his first VMA nomination behind “E85.” That lineup gives Cactus Jack two chances because Don Toliver and Travis Scott represent the label through separate Atlantic and Epic releases. Cardi B and Megan anchor two entries, three years after female rappers commanded attention during a VMA broadcast that posted a sizable ratings increase.

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