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Hip-Hop’s VMA Moment in 2026 | Hip-Hop News
The 2026 MTV VMAs nominations drop a seismic rap lineup in the Best Hip-Hop category, featuring Cardi B, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, Tyler, The Creator, and Don Toliver — the latter making his first VMA nod. Yet, hip-hop remains shut out of top general awards like Video of the Year, sparking debate about genre representation. Houston dominates with three rappers plus Drake, while Kendrick Lamar’s absence from solo categories contrasts with his last year’s sweep. Other rap nods include Clipse, French Montana, and Doechii’s Lady Gaga collab. Fan voting is live, and the show airs…
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