Drake, Eminem, Usher Try To Prove Who Is Best Male: Better Know A VMA Category

The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are fast approaching, which means that in only a few weeks you'll be treated to an excellent night of performances and appearances by the likes of Eminem, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, B.o.B and Deadmau5 (who will serve as the house DJ at the show). While people tend to remember the classic performances and the unhinged moments, the coveted Moonman is the reason why people show up and tune in. This year, there are 16 categories wherein some of the biggest music stars in the universe will compete for the coolest trophy in awards shows. Today, we take a look at the nominees in the Best Male Video category.
Though most every category at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards is absolutely stacked, the list of men competing for Best Male Video might be the most impressive lineup of the entire roster. Each one of the five nominees is a true superstar, lead by Eminem ("Not Afraid"), Drake ("Find Your Love"), Usher ("OMG"), Jason Derulo ("In My Head") and B.o.B ("Airplanes"). Each guy has a case for taking home the Moonman, but only one will reign supreme.
The past winners of Best Male Video include legends like David Bowie ("China Girl," 1984), Prince ("U Got the Look," 1988), Beck ("Where It's At" and "Devils Haricut," 1996 and 1997), Will Smith ("Just the Two of Us" and "Miami," 1998 and 1999) and Justin Timberlake ("Cry Me a River," 2003). Eminem is no stranger to Best Male Video, as he has been nominated for the award a total of seven times, taking home two (for "The Real Slim Shady" in 2000 and "Without Me" in 2002). Usher has also won the prize in the past (he took it home for "Yeah!" in 2004). Drake, B.o.B and Derulo are all newcomers, but considering Best Male Video is the type of prize that tends to announce the arrival of new stars, it's possible that Drake has the best argument for victory. But anybody winning would not only be logical but also a big deal for the artist in question. Who will be declared the alpha male? There's only one way to find out.
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 for Verizon subscribers) to vote for the winners from now through September 12.