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But this year, perhaps one woman can keep it afloat: Cardi B.

The VMAs return to New York City this year at Radio City Music Hall on August 20.
Beyonce and Jay-Z trail Cardi with eight noms, plus Drake and Childish Gambino with seven.
See the rest of the noms below, and cross your fingersCardi can attend with baby Kulture!