Statistics at the ready!
Earlier on today, MTV released their latest list ‘Hottest MCs In The Game‘, made up of Rap more influential acts.
Without further delay, find out where your favorite lyricist ranked below…
1. Rick Ross
2. Drake
3. Kanye West
4. Nicki Minaj
5. Lil Wayne
6. Jay-Z
7. Meek Mill
8. Big Sean
9. Wiz Khalifa
10. Wale
What makes this list so cool is its sense of diversity.
For, much to the detriment of many a ‘Vintage Hip Hop’ staple, contemporary Rap really is about who you are as an individual, not about endorsing the archaic ‘Hoodrat Till I Die’ mantra the likes of Lil Kim can’t pull away from.
From Drake’s melancholic approach to Nicki’s light, bright and ballsy stance to the genre, this tally represents just what makes today’s Hip Hop so engaging to people of all demographics, as well as showcase the power of honest music and fan support.
Because who could have guessed five years ago that Rick Ross’ career would be in a better place than 50 Cent‘s.
But what do you think?
34 COMMENTS
Jonathan
February 20, 2012 at 10:59 am
INACCURATE!!!! x1000000000000000000…
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jill
February 20, 2012 at 11:04 am
This list is so…….100% wrong
LIl Wayne/NIcki MInaj above Jay-Z? Wheres the other rappers? EVE?
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Kingphoenix
February 20, 2012 at 11:10 am
This is almost as bad as the VH1 lists but they are from the same overarching affilate so why am i suprised…and death @ TGJ for endorsing it because Nicki is at number 4 when she is clearly a wanna be poptart. And this is someone who used to be a big fan of hers but is now wavering away..
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RICHANDBLACK11(JUST LIKE BEY)
February 20, 2012 at 11:10 am
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm NO
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
February 20, 2012 at 11:13 am
I can’t believe you’re co-signing this piece of shit! Because who would have guessed two years ago that TGJ would find this list flawless… And what about your “hoodrats” reference? So, Rick Ross, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa and Wale aren’t hoodrats…OK then… And yes, I agree this list shows the impact of honest and meaningful music *plays ”Α$$’, ‘Stupid Hoe’, ‘Blowing Money Fast’…
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KAT DELUNA FAN
February 20, 2012 at 11:14 am
Bitch please,this list is 50 percent YMCM and other half Roc Nation.
popularity & having the game on lock via money =/= Talent
Where is BOB?MIA? etc .. smh the music industry is so wacked
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MISHKA
February 20, 2012 at 11:22 am
Jay-Z #6 after The Grinch and The Stupid Hoe?
Yeah right…NEXT! We ain’t got time for foolishness!
I’m happy for The Teflon Don though. In the words of Chris Brown, that’s the ultimate f_ck off to $ 0.50 aka 50Cent. BAWSE!
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BAA
February 20, 2012 at 11:23 am
This list isnt that bad as VH1′s 100 Greatest women but only a couple of MC’s are n the wrong spot. The top 5 should b Jay, Kanye, Wayne, Rick and Drake. Wale, Wiz both should b in front of Nicki. She basically sub par now.
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BAA
February 20, 2012 at 11:23 am
This list isnt that bad as VH1′s 100 Greatest women but only a couple of MC’s are n the wrong spot. The top 5 should b Jay, Kanye, Wayne, Rick and Drake. Wale and Wiz both should b in front of Nicki. She basically sub par now.
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D.Strock
February 20, 2012 at 11:24 am
Rick Ross? Really? No hate intended, but c’mon, what has he really done? I don’t even really support Wayne, but his first week sales were phenomenal, and his singles still did well. Same with Drake and Nicki. As far as Jay and Kanye go, where’s Officer Ricky’s Grammy?
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coco
February 20, 2012 at 11:25 am
SO NOT ACCURATE.. END OF.
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QueenSize
February 20, 2012 at 11:29 am
Okay….didn’t Eminem sell 10 mil on the last album? Where’s he at? Rosco Dash is on everyone’s shit. Where’s he? Where’s J-Cole? 7. 8 9 and 10 are questionable. The others listed are not in the right order.
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cookie&creme
February 20, 2012 at 11:38 am
I’m sorry but Nicki should not be in this list cause what she has been doing lately is not anything a true MC would do. I like Nicki but come on starships, young forever, marily monroe and some other songs are not rap its ok to be diverse but she completely crossed over and this is coming from a former fan.
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shewrong
February 20, 2012 at 11:42 am
Did y’all just call Kim a hoodrat? Please Kim honestly may act hood at some moments but Nicki is the hood one running around with cheap lacefronts on.
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What?!
February 20, 2012 at 11:54 am
This list is inaccurate and wrong…no way those rappers are above Jay Z..he’s been around longer than them! where’s Eminem?
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Jayla
February 20, 2012 at 11:58 am
J. Cole?
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aishaaguilerakeys
February 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I don’t agree with the list, but even though I’m not a RR fan, I respect the man, he worked hard to get where he was, like everyone else, but RR used to be a jail guard, so like I said before, much respect.
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Kg
February 20, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Cocaine is a hell of a drug. Come on when is the last time nicki made a rap song? Not unless I missed the announcement that pop was the new rap. I guess next year kesha gonna be on the list right. This list was made by brainless fucks. You might as well put biggie, tupac, and big pun on the list and they might be dead but it would make this list look a genius put it together.
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RDK
February 20, 2012 at 1:16 pm
gratz to everyone on that list,and gratz nicki you earn your spot.
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UnderRated Artist Lover
February 20, 2012 at 1:20 pm
MMG…(#10,7,1)..YMCMB…(#5,4,2)..G.O.O.D. Music…(#8 & 3) JayZ…& Wiz….where is the DIVERSITY!!!! Young Jeezy !!??!!! J.Cole was nominated for a Grammy for CHRIST sake…not WIZ!!!!! and he produces his own music not Big Sean!!!
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liza
February 20, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Eminem is one heck of a rapper where’s he? Eve? The list is bogus.
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nicoyuki
February 20, 2012 at 1:44 pm
No really hiphop/rap fan would take a list like this srs. They are going off of hot right now. Just like the vh1 list. It’s all bullshit.
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d
February 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm
really well 50 cent don’t ever need to sell an album again Rick Ross lol please Wale Jay-Z lil wayne should be above him lol what a joke
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Onyx
February 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Where is the best rapper on da list EMINEM, don’t worry babe you’re still my favorite.
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d
February 20, 2012 at 1:53 pm
yeah wear is Eminem he mad Nicki have one of her biggest hits and he not on here lol this is some BS
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Elmo735
February 20, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Half of those people don’t even rap. Personally, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean and Lil’ Wayne shouldn’t be there.
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Mia
February 20, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Nicki Minaj is not even an MC.
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RDK
February 20, 2012 at 4:54 pm
this is the list of hottest mc in the year ,it,s not a list of who is the best,you retards just loves to twist thing to start sh-t do you fools even stop to read and think sigh.
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Black Madonna
February 20, 2012 at 5:38 pm
YESSS GET EM NICKI !!!! WHERE’S KIM ON THE LIST???
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xoxo
February 20, 2012 at 5:40 pm
where is Nasty NAS? he had the best verses from Lil waynes album and rick ross’ mixtape. MTV dont know shit.
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andria
February 20, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Alot of the people that should be on the list aint on there like eminem,nas, eve, lil kim, da brat, missy etc this list is bullshit dont agree with it sorry…. And sam why are you calling lil kim a hoodrat when you used to be a fan…. and she makes more money than you will ever see in your life lol stop the bullshit please!
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swagg
February 20, 2012 at 6:25 pm
tgj did u really think we would agree with this bullshit list your co siging with rick ross number one and Nicki in the top 5 of anything concerning talent it lost all credibility lol
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DUUUUHHHHH PEOPLE
February 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm
98% of yall are confused about the actual MEANING of this list.
IT means THE HOTTEST MC’S in the Game. They’re meaning RIGHT NOW (Past Year success)
BASCILY IT MEANS THE MVP right now in Hip Hop. SO EVE, NAS BLAH BLAH wouldnt be on this list because they DID NOT make alot of noise in the **PAST YEAR**
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This list is ***NOT*** “BEST MC’s of ALL TIME”.
IT means THE HOTTEST MC’S **OF THE PAST YEAR**
BASCILY IT MEANS THE MVP right now in Hip Hop. SO EVE, NAS BLAH BLAH wouldnt be on this list because they DID NOT make alot of noise in the **PAST YEAR**
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nikkiischillin
March 9, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Really? How is Rick Ross # 1? He’s so clever that he can rhyme “money” with “money.” He’s got NO lyrical dexterity. At all.
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