VMAs Reveal Best Hip-Hop Nominees: Drake, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator & More

The MTV Video Music Awards are gearing up for another heavy-hitting showdown in the rap category. According to a nominee list shared by Kurrco, the contenders for Best Hip-Hop have been officially locked in, pitting some of the culture's biggest arena-fillers against each other. The list features Don Toliver’s "E85," Cardi B and Kehlani’s collaborative track "Safe," and Drake’s "Janice STFU." Megan Thee Stallion secures a spot with "LOVER GIRL," while Travis Scott’s "DUMBO" and Tyler, The Creator’s "SUGAR ON MY TONGUE" round out the six-way battle. From a market perspective, this is a standard clash of titan fanbases. But let's be real: Drake's "Janice STFU" is a lazy inclusion here, relying on name recognition rather than visual or sonic innovation. Tyler, The Creator remains the clear favorite if the committee actually values creative direction over raw streaming numbers. Here is the complete list of nominees for Best Hip-Hop: E85 — Don Toliver Safe — Cardi B ft. Kehlani Janice STFU — Drake LOVER GIRL — Megan Thee Stallion DUMBO — Travis Scott SUGAR ON MY TONGUE — Tyler, The Creator Fans can tune in to the VMAs broadcast to see who takes home the trophy.