In 2009 i gotta agree with most of this list but....i feel like there should be reasons why ppl were on this list.

#1 – Jay-Z - obvious reason The Blueprint III hot album

#2– Eminem - cant forget about him, crazy come back album Relapse..creative album but went hard on some tracks especially "Beautiful"

#3 – Lil Wayne - Young money been taken over the rap spotlight in the past years plus a fire albums and killer mixtapes, no reason why weezy shouldnt be here.

#4 – Drake - Pretty much an all arounder can do it all sing or rap, Drake can fit any typa song either rapping or singing..crazy lyrics and crazy tracks.

#5 – Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreak probably one of the most deepest albums and real albums i heard..pretty much his shit is real

#6 – Rick Ross - besides the controversy, i still think ricky is a rapper...most of his tracks are legit...Check out his newest album Deeper Than Rap, pretty legit

#7 – Gucci Mane/Young Jeezy - i likem both equally..they both went hard in 2009 crazy mixtapes & albums

#8 – The Game - in my opinion i think the game is better than 50 cent i listen to them both i like both of their music but i think the game has an edge on 50.

#9 – Chamillionaire - Despite all the album feuds with Chamilionaire...i think his style is the most creative in the game...takes a different approach and it works for him just fine...hardly disappointed with his tracks...albums are insane...and can also sing and rap...mixtapes are crazyy cant forget about them

#10 – T.I. - Probably one of the most under rated rappers in the game...his music is legit never disappointed with T.I.