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Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: Epic MTV VMA Showdown!

8/9/2025

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake are set to battle it out for Best Hip Hop at the MTV VMAs, with Kendrick's "Not Like Us" and Drake's "Nokia" in the running. Kendrick shines with ten nominations, including Artist of the Year, and has also snagged Emmy nods for his impactful Super Bowl halftime show, packed with powerful cameos and poignant social messages.

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake are set to battle it out for Best Hip Hop at the MTV VMAs, with Kendrick's "Not Like Us" and Drake's "Nokia" in the running. Kendrick shines with ten nominations, including Artist of the Year, and has also snagged Emmy nods for his impactful Super Bowl halftime show, packed with powerful cameos and poignant social messages.