MTV has released the eighth edition of their annual list of the “Hottest MCs in the Game”. The list which consists of 10 artists is determined by a panel of Hip-Hop journalists referred to as “The Brain Trust”.

 

In order to be a candidate, an artist has to have released music within that year. Artists are chosen based on criteria that include lyrical execution, commercial success and social networking metrics.

 

This year’s list was topped by Kendrick Lamar and rounded out by MMG’s Meek Mill. Check out MTV’s full list of the “Hottest MCs in the Game VIII” and what they had to say about the chosen few.

 

1. Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar brings the crown to Compton as the #1 “Hottest MC in The Game.”

 

2. 2 Chainz

2 Chainz reinvents himself, slaying G.O.O.D. Music features and a solo LP that helps land him the #2 spot in the “Hottest MCs in the Game”.

 

3. Rick Ross

Rick Ross rounds out the top as the #3 “Hottest MC in the Game” with a new album and the MMG legacy.

 

4. Nas

Nas makes it to MTV’s “Hottest MC in the Game” list at #4, after a long, revered career.

 

5. Drake

Drake is the #5 “Hottest MC in the Game,” as MTV News’ hip-hop power ranking reaches the halfway mark.

 

6. Big Sean

Big Sean leapfrogs over his G.O.O.D. Music mentor, Kanye West, and Harlem’s A$AP Rocky to take the #6 spot on MTV News’ “Hottest MCs in the Game VIII.”

 

7. Kanye West

Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music protégé Big Sean battle for the #6 “Hottest MC in the Game” titles, with the mentor eventually landing at the #7 spot after heated debate.

 

8. A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky and Big Sean battle for the #7 “Hottest MC in the Game” spot, with the fashionable Harlem spitter landing at 8 in a final vote by MTV’s Hip-Hop Brain Trust.

 

9. Future

Future takes the #9 spot on MTV News’ “Hottest MCs in the Game VIII,” with a collection of club staples and a knack for infectious hooks.

 

10. Meek Mill

Meek Mill bests French Montana for the #10 spot in the eighth edition of MTV News’ “Hottest MCs in the Game.”

Well do you agree with the list? Let us know what you think especially if you think otherwise when it comes to the “Hottest MCs in the Game.”