2008 MTV Video Music Awards

Nominees

Best Hip Hop Video

Yo, MTV rap fans, the official list of Best Hip-Hop nominees for the 2008 MTV VMAs is in! And you know those nominees are gonna be really real, too, because YOU helped to choose them. All that's left to do now is tune in Sept. 7 to see which MC takes home the gold.

  1. Mary J. Blige"Just Fine"

    Directed by Chris Applebaum

    Every time she opens her mouth to sing, it's obvious that Mary J. Blige has powers. But did you know she could shout rays of light from her hands? Legend.

  2. Lupe Fiasco"Superstar"

    Directed by Hype Williams

    Lupe Fiasco's dreams of superstardom look more and more like reality every day. And you know you've officially made it when Hype Williams is directing your videos!

  3. Flo Rida"Low"

    Directed by Bernard Gourley

    Can't make it to the club? No problem. Flo Rida's sweatier-than-life 'Low' brings all the heat you need to your computer screen.

  4. Lil Wayne"Lollipop"

    Directed by Gil Green/Dwayne Carter

    Before you place your vote for Weezy, take a ride through Las Vegas in a tricked out semi-limo to sample all Sin City has to offer.

  5. Kanye West"Homecoming"

    Directed by Hype Williams

    Obama/Clinton, that unbeatable fantasy ticket, may have just met its match in Kanye West and Chris Martin. 'Homecoming' for prez!

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