This is not going to be a deep theoretical post but just some quick thoughts. I don’t know who has been following but MTV has released their Top 10 Hottest Emcees list and over the weekend it was finished up. Im going to give you guys the final list and links to check the official video coverage of the list.
10.Raekwon
9.50 Cent
8.Fabolous
3.Drake
1.Jay-Z
So there are many surprises to me on this list, some good and some bad. For one, I was pleasantly surprised to see Raekwon on this list. Also, personally, I have kind of missed out on this Gucci Mane explosion or whatever is going on, he just hasnt found a way onto the music I have been hearing but I guess he is whats hot right now. I think it is interesting that MTV chose to make this Top 10 Hottest list, I mean they did not want to do the best or talented, but they chose to do a list of who is buzzin and who is hot right now. I think the person I most feel should be on there that isnt is Eminem. He just put out Relapse after a 5 year hiatus, Relapse 2 is coming out in November. Not to mention he was on the super track “Forever” along with Hot emcees 2-4 and he absolutely destroyed them if you try to compare verses. I think that enough should get him on the list but what are you guys thinking? Who is your top 10 Hottest in the game right now? Do you think it was a good thing MTV made this list or what?
Da-What 
Joe's on deck.
October 5, 2009
Disgusting list. Lil’ Wayne is the most talentedest nigga ever.
Jas Il
October 5, 2009
the fact that eminem isn’t there is ridiculous. raekwon shouldn’t be up there, even with his project being put out. fabolous hasn’t made that much noice this year and neither has jeezy. all in all, the list is a pretty good one if we are just judging who’s got a lot of buzz surrounding them. as far as best rappers/talent, the list would be far different.
Dablune
October 5, 2009
whoever listens to MTV, a station that gives the likes of Soulja Boy and every other garbage ass ringtone/1 hit wonder “rapper” airtime instead of REAL hip hop artists, as a CREDIBLE source for naming who the #1 “MC” in the game is RETARDED. considering the general viewer of MTV thinks DRAKE and LIL WAYNE are gods, considering most don’t know the difference between hip hop and rap, and considering most probably don’t even know what the fuck a real “MC” is, this “LIST” Means absolutely nothing except BULLSHIT (in my opinion of course). I am, however, surprised that Raekwon made the list (the only one that really deserves it in my opinion, besides Jay-Z but I’m not a big jigga fan)
Jas Il
October 7, 2009
whether you like it or not, soulja boy is hip-hop. just like a common, talib, wale, j.cole, nas, etc. you can’t have some type of prerequisite to qualify hip-hop. was vanilla ice or mc hammer hip-hop? no doubt about it. just because they don’t do introspective/deep/backpack music does not make them not hip-hop. hip-hop is the culture, rap is the music. there is NO DIFFERENCE between hip-hop music and rap music. they are one in the same. and as far as this list being bullshit, name one rapper (aside from the aforementioned eminem) that is as HOT as any of those rapper son that list. and i don’t mean HOT by song quality/whether you like the song or not. i mean HOT as in who has the most buzz in the music industry. this list is on point for what it aims to do.
agilmore21
October 8, 2009
lol at rae being on there…50 doesnt belong on there either really,
i disagree with my man jas a lil bit, Fab just had a #1 album so thats fair enough, and jeezy has been probably the most consistent seller the past 4 years or so, he’s on the most successful hip hop tour this year, is beefing with that stupid fuck gucci mane, and made a song about cocaine using kobe and lebron,reaching new heights on the rap unintentional comedy scale
i think em has the most claim to being mad about being left off, i’d also say kid cudi should be in that discusion, and hate it or love it, i hear pitbull every time i turn on the radio or go anywhere, so go figure…
but Jas pretty much said it all, this has nothing to do with talent or whether you like the person, its just buzz at the moment.
Benja
October 9, 2009
check what Jay-Z had to say about it,
“MTV, Thanx for this nod of appreciation. Although I don’t strive to be ‘hot’ for any particular year, I thank you for the acknowledgment. My whole goal is to be recognized as the best ever. I created the term ‘best rapper alive’ as a sign of respect to my fallen comrades (Biggie and Tupac). I believe I’ve allowed a significant grace period, and I believe I would not be respecting myself if being the absolute best was not my goal, and that’s why I continue to push myself until exhaustion … salute.
“Sidebar: Kanye moment if I may … Eminem?!?! I think you do the credibility of this list a disservice if you don’t thoroughly explain his omission. As of this second he has the highest selling rap album of the year and a scene stealing verse on the best ‘posse’ cut of the year . (*Hands mic back to Taylor Swift … and nobody was harmed, I apologize in advance.)”
also, here is MTV’s explanation for why EM didnt make it: Here.
i will post my response to other comments soon.
S1xt6en
October 10, 2009
I dont understand or respect this list at ALL!!! Drake does not belong as number 3… without an album or even a lead single from an album he should be at number 10 if even on the list at all.. I am a fan of his music I have been since 2006 but this is getting out of hand the media will promote hype and look past something that is more talented… I am not a fan of Gucci Mane but I understand why he would be on this list for YEARS he has been in the spotlight and if it wasnt for jail time he would have taken over years ago… So even tho I dont like his music i understand the gesture.. I am not so sure about Drake tho… Not yet…
Benja
October 18, 2009
although I do not like Gucci Man especially, in his defense:
HE IS DROPPING 3 SEPARATE MIXTAPES TOMORROW! so that is a big buzz type of thing.