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‘Hottest MCs In The Game’ Begins On Monday!

We’ll reveal an MC per day next week, with the full list unveiled on Sunday, October 4! By Shaheem Reid Hottest MCs 2009 Photo: MTV News “Hov’s the audio equivalent of braille.” “The game needs change and I’m the muthaf—in’ cashier.” “I’m Hannibal Lecter so just in case you’re thinking of saving face/ You ain’t gonna have no face to save by the time I’m through with this place.” So many MCs have their bars up these days — not just Jay-Z, Drake and Eminem (quoted above). The flows are precise and people are taking notice. Impact has resonated, the buzz is strong, so it’s time to go! For the 2009 Hottest MCs in the Game, the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust took everything that’s going on right now into account, sat down and fought it out — and the list is done! This year’s may have been the toughest list to discuss and decide.

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Tony Yayo Picks His Hottest MCs — And Throws His Name In The Ring

‘It’s the biggest thing for me that y’all even mention my name, man,’ the G-Unit rapper says. By Shaheem Reid Tony YaYo Photo: G-Unit Does Tony Yayo belong on the Hottest MCs in the Game list? The G-Unit soldier has certainly been keeping his name out in the streets.

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Is A Mixtape Enough To Get Drake On The Hottest MCs List?

Despite having never released an album, will Drizzy make the cut? By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Rahman Dukes/MTV News Since we published our poll asking fans their picks for 2009’s Hottest MC in the Game, over 100,000 people have taken notice, voted and chimed in. (Editor’s note: The poll is meant to spark conversation, and it has no bearing on the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust’s list of the 10 Hottest MCs.) One of the names that fans continue to bring up is Drake’s .

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