Jay-Z is hot — the Hottest MC in the Game for 2009, according to mtv.com, which gave props to the rapper for his “new music, business acumen and vast influence.” Among Hova’s accomplishments in 2009 as cited by MTV: performing at the presidential inaugural balls and beating Elvis Presley as the solo act to garner the most No. 1 albums on Billboard (11, in case you’re wondering). Here’s a look at the other MCs who made MTV’s Top 10. REDEYE
1 Jay-Z
No. 7 in 2007; No. 2 in 2008
2 Lil Wayne
No. 1 in 2007; No. 3 in 2008
3 Drake
not ranked previously
4 Kanye West
No. 4 in 2007; No. 1 in 2008
5 Rick Ross
No. 4 in 2008
6 Gucci Mane
not ranked previously
7 Young Jeezy
No. 6 in 2007; No. 8 in 2008
8 Fabolous
not ranked previously
9 50 Cent
No. 8 in 2007; No. 6 in 2008
10 Raekwon
not ranked previously
