MTV's Hottest MCs 2009 List

Jay-Z

Flame Thrower: Jay-Z
2009 Rank: #1
Previous rankings: 2007 (#7); 2008 (#2)

Why He's Hot: He's had the most acclaimed career in rap history. But even with all that lore, all that respect, all that prestige and all that money, Jay-Z continues to add luster to his legacy with time-transcending music, multiple successful business ventures and his dominant influence over the game.

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Lil Wayne

Flame Thrower: Lil Wayne
2009 Rank: #2
Previous rankings: 2007 (#1); 2008 (#3)

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Drake

Flame Thrower: Drake
2009 Rank: #3
Previous rankings: 2007 (not ranked); 2008 (not ranked)

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Kanye West

Flame Thrower: Kanye West
2009 Rank: #4
Previous rankings: 2007 (#4); 2008 (#1)

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Rick Ross

Flame Thrower: Rick Ross
2009 Rank: 5
Previous rankings: 2007 (not ranked); 2008 (#4)

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Gucci Mane

Flame Thrower: Gucci Mane
2009 Rank: 6
Previous Rankings: 2007 (not ranked); 2008 (not ranked)

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Young Jeezy

Flame Thrower: Young Jeezy
2009 Rank: 7
Previous rankings: 2007 (#6); 2008 (#8)

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Fabolous

Flame Thrower: Fabolous
2009 Rank: 8
Previous Rankings: 2007 (not ranked); 2008 (not ranked)

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50 Cent

Flame Thrower: 50 Cent
2009 Rank: 9
Previous Rankings: 2007 (#8); 2008 (#6)

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Raekwon

Flame Thrower: Raekwon the Chef
2009 Rank: 10
Previous Rankings: 2007 (unranked); 2008 (unranked)

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