Although the field for the Best Hip Hop Video award at this year’s VMAs was packed with stiff competition, Young Money diva Nicki Minaj bested the rest by nabbing her very first moonman – and an excited Nicki Minaj shouted out her hometown of Southside Jamaica, Queens during her acceptance speech. Nicki also made sure to give props to her YMCMB crew, praising Birdman and boldly declaring Lil Wayne the best rapper alive as the crew looked on with approving salute. The fans also weighed in, with tons of supportive tweets for the Pink Friday starlet. Read more...

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