Nicki Minaj Clinches Best Hip Hop Award at MTV VMAs 2023

Published on 2023-09-13, Updated on 2023-09-13

Rap goddess Nicki Minaj took home the Best Hip Hop Award at the MTV Video Music Awards of 2023 for her viral hit "Super Freaky Girl".

Super Freaky Girl - The Winning Song

Emerging victorious among a prominent catalogue of nominations, Nicki's "Super Freaky Girl" represented hip hop at its finest. The catchy tune, coupled with memorable lyrics and a standout performance from Minaj, resonated with both fans and critics alike to bag the coveted award.

Many praise 'Super Freaky Girl' as an anthem for the modern woman, blending themes of empowerment and self-love. Its catchy rhythm and Minaj's unique style helped to catapult it into the charts, and now, the award stage.

Minaj has previously expressed her gratitude to supporters and fans. She stated that she woke up with a feeling of gratitude and thanked all her fans who support her on the internet.

A Powerful Category

This year's Best Hip Hop category delivered a stiff competition. The other exceptionally talented artists that were in contention for the award included:

Diddy featuring Bryson Tiller, Ashanti and Yung Miami who had collaborated on the song 'Gotta Move On (Queens Remix).
DJ Khaled with Drake & Lil Baby spiced things up with their track "Staying Alive".
GloRilla & Cardi B got their audiences moving with the song "Tomorrow 2".
Rap sensation Lil Uzi Vert was also in the mix with his track "Just Wanna Rock".
Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, and DMX joined forces for the fiery "Kant Nobody".
Metro Boomin and Future served up some excitement with their rampant success "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)".
Each of these songs exhibits the diverse talent and innovation the hip hop genre continues to render to the world of music.

The MTV VMA Legacy Continues

The MTV VMAs continues its legacy as a primetime event that music lovers eagerly anticipate every year. The star-studded evening honours the creativity and hard work of artists in the industry, providing a platform that celebrates the very best music has to offer.

Nicki Minaj's emphatic win at MTV VMAs 2023 with 'Super Freaky Girl' is just one example of the incredible talent that graced the stage. The celebration of music continues.