Kendrick Lamar and Drake to Face Off at This Year’s MTV VMAs

Kendrick Lamar and Drake are gearing up for a heavyweight showdown at the 2025 MTV VMAs—they’ll go head-to-head in the Best Hip-Hop category, with Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” battling Drake’s “Nokia” for top honors.

Kendrick is having a monster year—he’s racked up 10 VMA nominations, stretching across major categories like Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Album, and more—while making waves not only in rap but across the broader music landscape.