MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video
The MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video was first given out in 1989, and it was one of the four original genre categories added at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. This award was last given out in 2006, as MTV did not bring it back in 2008 like it did with other genre awards. Instead, artists and videos that were previously eligible for Best Rap Video are now eligible for Best Hip-Hop Video. Will Smith, Arrested Development, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z are tied as this award's biggest winners, each having won it twice.
Two-time winner Arrested Development
MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video
The MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop was first given out at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The award, according to MTV, was originally intended for hip hop-inspired songs, not necessarily actual hip hop music videos. This explains the recognition of non-hip hop songs such as "Thong Song" and "I'm Real (Remix)".
Inaugural winners Beastie Boys.
Jennifer Lopez was the first female act to win the category with "I'm Real (Remix)" with Ja Rule in 2002.
Missy Elliott was the first solo act and the first female rapper to win the category with "Work It" in 2003.
Nicki Minaj is the most awarded artist of the category with five awards.