VMA predictions: Breaking down genre front-runners for hip-hop, K … – Gold Derby

A picture of a group of girls alongside Nicki Minaj at the VMAs.

The 2023 VMAs are right around the corner, set to air live on Tuesday night, September 12, with many categories pitting some of the year’s biggest hits against some of the biggest fanbases in the industry. So who will win genre prizes for Best Hip-Hop, Best K-Pop, Best Latin and Best Afrobeats? Read on for a breakdown of each category.

Best Hip-Hop

Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” is an easy winner here. Not only is it the biggest hit, peaking…