Jay-Z Named 'Hottest MC in the Game' By MTV
Published 10/05/2009, by Allen Starbury

2009-10-05 - Jay-Z MTV listAfter unveiling their list one-by-one each day last week, MTV has revealed that Jay-Z tops their "Hott MCs In The Game" list for 2009.

With everything he has in the mix, it makes sense that Jay would land atop MTV's annual list. He has a brand new album (The Blueprint 3) that's approaching platinum status; landed atop this year's Hip-Hop Cash Kings list by Forbes; he has a huge clothing empire with Rocawear; logged beefs with some of hip-hop's best; and even most recently, appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey" show, a rarity for the daytime talk show.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. His no. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 in September was his 11th, helping him pass Elvis Presley's mark for most no. 1 albums. He's now at no. 2 with only the Beatles ahead of him.

If that isn't hot, what is?

Right behind Jay was Lil Wayne, which is a no-brainer; then Drake at no. 3, another no-brainer; followed by Kanye West, Rick Ross, and so on. Check out the full list over at MTV.com.

We'll run down the list for you below:

1 - Jay-Z
2 - Lil Wayne
3 - Drake
4 - Kanye West
5 - Rick Ross
6 - Gucci Mane
7 - Young Jeezy
8 - Fabolous
9 - 50 Cent
10 - Raekwon


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30 Comments
KiiD DavIiS - October 5, 2009 at 5:27 am

WTF!!!! JAy deserves it but eminem dosent get on dhats some bullshit where rick ross is there should be eminem

R.E.D LVR! - October 5, 2009 at 5:41 am

WHERES THE GAME?????

L£!N0 Da B0$$ - October 5, 2009 at 6:12 am

SMFH @ MTV. The mere fact that Eminem ain’t even on there discredits this entire list. T.I, Shady, 50, Jay-Z, Drake, Luda, Jeezy, Kanye, Raekwon & Joey (In no particular order) Gucci and Wayne are str8 up bullsh*t.

VENGEANCE IS MINE!!!!!!!!!! - October 5, 2009 at 7:33 am

THIS SH!T IS RIGGED!!!!! F*CK MTV!!!!!!!

SimplyEcstasy - October 5, 2009 at 7:40 am

Read the header… it said HOTTEST MC not BEST EVER or GREATEST OF ALL TIME… it said HOTTEST. This is a list of people who are currently HOT right now at this very moment. Everybody knows who the greats are… Pac, Nas, Jay, Biggie, Eminem but this isn’t that type of list.

str8jacket3k - October 5, 2009 at 8:37 am

I have to agree with L£!N0 Da B0$$. I can understand Wayne being on there, because of his buzz and concert earnings, but without T.I., Em, Jeezy, or Game who all consistently put out hit records, this list isn’t accurate.

A-Beatz of WTNRRADIO.COM - October 5, 2009 at 8:37 am

ROSS?….ROSS!!? I mean he has a decent album…but that about it. I agree with number 1, 2, 3 & 4…Right MCs, right order too. But what the hell happened after that? Fab should be (#5), followed by Jeezy (#6) and 50 Cent (#7). Gucci Mane makes the list and Eminem don’t!!!? COME ON SON!

em 4eva - October 5, 2009 at 9:07 am

This list is bullsh*t! how can eminem not be ranked on it. Just look at ‘forever’, his verse was far better than Drake’s, Kanye’s and Wayne’s!! Not to mention his highest album sales in opening week of 09, how can that not land him on the list!!

N I 4 N I - October 5, 2009 at 9:28 am

em shouldve been # 2 or # 1!!!!!slaughterhouse?????? wtf!!?!?!?

Da Man - October 5, 2009 at 10:05 am

What happened to Plies….Plies is the hottest next to Gucci Mane!!!

dretruth - October 5, 2009 at 11:15 am

fab? drake? and the chef!!!! The bullshit they are feeding on. I don’t agree with no body on that list…MTV is at it again. First they buy the box now they tell you that rocks feel good in ya socks… please stop it – and we are mad at bet!!!

dretruth - October 5, 2009 at 11:23 am

Okay I can dig 50 cent being on this list – but any emcee that think that they should be on this list and ain’t it’s time to grind….

Rell - October 5, 2009 at 11:32 am

This list is alright but i would have made some slight changes

1.Lil Wayne
2.Jay-Z
3.Drake
4.T.I.
5.Kanye West
6.Gucci Mane
7.Young Jeezy
8.Eminem
9.Rick Ross
10.Ludacris

C. - October 5, 2009 at 12:56 pm

yo, not really a “huge” eminem fan but if tha list iz based off of tha hottest mc right now U gotta show sum respect 4 juz that verse eminem drop’d on forever possibly tha hottest verese of tha year so far>> and where tha hell iz KISS……… BULLSH*T LIST.

hiphopjunkeee - October 5, 2009 at 1:04 pm

Why do lames even care about this list??? It’s obviously biased and tainted with garbage. This honor means nothing. There is a reason why it’s called “hottest mc’s”…these are all MTV artists who get the most buzz, really surprised Em didn’t show though. MTV must have fucked his popularity with that Bruno stunt.

hiphopjunkeee - October 5, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Seriously remove Rae and Jigga, and this list can be considered top 10 wackest mc’s lmao

hiphopjunkeee - October 5, 2009 at 1:23 pm

can this generation of young adults even explain to me what a mc is suppose to represent? the industry has it so twisted these days that the line has become so fine to where it doesn’t even exist.

Doobie Loco - October 5, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Fuck MTV and Jay Z, its “Hottest MC” not Hottest “Entrepreneur” he barely just put out an album that half-wack. Ross and Gucci need removed. Em definitely deserves a spot. This list is shit, Fuck MTV.

Hip Hop - October 5, 2009 at 5:45 pm

WHAT THE F***!!! EMINEM IS SUPPOSED TO GET THAT SHIT. EMINEM MUST BE #1 OR 2, FUCK LIL WAYNE, FUCK RICK ROSS, FUCK DRAKE, AND IF YOU FAKE ASS MUTHAFUCKAZ VOTED FOR THEM, FUCK YOU TOO. ALL YOU FAKE MUTHAFUCKAS THAT DONT LISTEN TO REAL RAP, FUCK ALL YALL TOO. EMINEM DESERVES TO BE THE 1ST.

Tari - October 5, 2009 at 6:24 pm

Calm down it will be ok Hip Hop. I think your right on the part saying Eminem should be on the list, but I think your wrong by saying Lil Wayne shouldnt. Dont think Rick Ross should be on the list though.

sks - October 5, 2009 at 7:22 pm

mtv sucks drake makes the list what about cudi or em screw ross

tony tone - October 5, 2009 at 8:45 pm

wtf u guys talkin about eminem not hot right now he is wtf he is his album is still on the top 10 itunes albums downloaded in hip hop/rap and guess what lil wayne hasent droped anything in like about a year and hes number 2 wtf

devon - October 6, 2009 at 8:11 am

Once I saw Gucci Mane it was a wrap for me,that list means nothing at the end of the day that’s a popularity list,if you are a Hip Hop head you know what’s up,I’m surprised Soulja Boy or Yayo won’t up there these dudes at the tables are fans not serious music people,the industry are filled with dick riders & ass kissers.

Rock the Partey - October 6, 2009 at 9:06 am

Honestly Gucci and Wayne have no reason to be on the list. But Eminem and Wale should be. and Rick Ross aint better than fabolous.

JAY FAN - October 6, 2009 at 12:52 pm

well deserved jay. when your breaking elvis records and rip’n billboard charts this is the end result
after retirement.

not to take anything away from lil wayne cuz he’s the fuckin best.

I RIDE 4 MA N***A'S - October 6, 2009 at 1:02 pm

MY LIST AS FOLLOWS

1. JAY
2.LIL WAYNE
3. EM
4.KANYE WEST
5.DRAKE
6.T.I.
7. JEEZY
8. LIL BOOSIE
9.PLIES
10. ROSS

Nychris - October 6, 2009 at 1:34 pm

Are u kidding me? Yea in his prime he was the hottest mc but not since before kingdom come. If u ask me he has not been in the top 10 since

FMTV - October 8, 2009 at 8:03 pm

Fuck MTV! They don’t know music! I mean when was the last time you say a video on MTV! Have a top 10 reality show countdown you fucking losers! No eminem! Are you fucking stupid! Most anticipated! Number one selling! Beautiful was the most anticipated video! Best hip hop video! He’s all over blogs and web comments! The warning! He should write a warning to MTV! I mean WTF! Relapse 2! 2 CDs one year! Both most anticipated! BOYCOTT MTV! BOYCOTT MTV! BOYCOTT MTV!

Sultan - October 9, 2009 at 11:12 am

I SWEAAAARRRR To almighty god,,, when I saw ross on the list it was pretty much a DONE DEAL for me … you can’t put eminem on such a list . he tops OTHER lists : The biggest selling artist , the greatest rapper in history kinda lists ..

P.S. Fuck jay z , I really really lost respect for u , he’s a legend in rap , but it was obvious why the chose Him and the made the list NOW , and the fact that the also put 3 or 4 of artists that work for His label on it !!!

JZ - October 10, 2009 at 6:05 am

Why the _uck is MTV doing a rap list anyway? All they care about is The Hills and Punk bands. There list has no credability. Kanye West is garbage and Raekwon???? Em and TIP should be on the list.

T.I.
50
Em
Game
Wayne
Jay
Fab
Bun B
Ross
Jeezy

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