TheMTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip Hop has been awarded since 1997. Originally entitledBest Rap, the award was renamed to its current title in 1999.Eminem has won this award ten times, followed byNicki Minaj with eight times.
Winners are listed first and highlighted inbold.
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ||
| Will Smith | [1] | |
| Blackstreet | ||
| Coolio | ||
| Puff Daddy | ||
| The Notorious B.I.G. | ||
| 1998 | ||
| Beastie Boys | [2] | |
| Puff Daddy | ||
| Missy Elliott | ||
| Pras | ||
| Busta Rhymes | ||
| 1999 | ||
| Eminem | [3] | |
| Beastie Boys † | ||
| Busta Rhymes ‡ | ||
| Puff Daddy | ||
| Will Smith |