Hottest MCs VII

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Rick Ross Proves He's Bawse At #1

Even without his own album, Rozay owned 2011 and topped our Hottest MCs list.

Drake Kills The Game To Take #2

YMCMB standout was 'On One' this year, from undeniable features to Take Care.

Kanye West Balls So Hard For #3

Chi-Town hero claims the Throne and Hottest MCs in the Game VII's top 3 with a Twisted Fantasy and a groundbreaking joint album.

Nicki Minaj Blazes Into #4

Young Money Barbie had that 'Super Bass,' conquering pop and rap landscapes to land on Hottest MCs in the Game list.

It's Still Wayne's World At #5

The Martian's double-platinum album and star-studded YMCMB roster land him firmly on MTV News' Hottest MCs in the Game VII list.

Jay-Z Dons The Crown As #6 Hottest MC

Legendary MC who invented swag teams up with Kanye West for landmark Watch the Throne album and a spot on Hottest MCs in the Game list.

Meek Mill Bosses Up In Hottest Debate

As part of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, Meek proves he's a 'Boss' and makes his Hottest MCs in the Game debut at #7.

Hottest MCs VII List

  1. #1. Rick Ross#1. Rick Ross

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  2. #2. Drake#2. Drake

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  3. #3. Kanye West#3. Kanye West

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  4. #4. Nicki Minaj#4. Nicki Minaj

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  5. #5. Lil Wayne#5. Lil Wayne

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  6. #6. Jay-Z#6. Jay-Z

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  7. #7. Meek Mill#7. Meek Mill

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  8. #8. Big Sean#8. Big Sean

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  9. #9. Wiz Khalifa#9. Wiz Khalifa

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  10. #10. Wale#10. Wale

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