Kendrick Lamar Weighs In on MTV's Hottest MCs List

Kendrick Lamar shares his thoughts on MTV's "Hottest MCs in the Game" list. Plus, does he think Kanye West deserved a higher spot? http://www.rap-up.com

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[coriejay]

I really like Kendrick's competitive, but humble spirit. It's great for hip hop culture. He's a true emcee for real & I'm glad he got the number #1 spot on the list. (even though the list isn't really credible)

[rikucentral]

The list isn't about skill it's about Popularity. Look at the Keyword "HOTTEST" So it's about who was the most popular that year. Mtv decides based on Hip Hop songs in February 2012 to February 2013. And also this also based on commercial shit. Alot of people are pissed off cause their favorite artist didn't make the list. No shit. It's a popularity contest. Has little to none to do with skill.

[theoreko6]

love how he says competitive at the start

[DOverton252]

putting big sean and meek mill in there is kind of a joke too.

[FlyyWill]

my thoughts exactly!!

[FlyyWill]

not bad but replace rick ross with Pusha T and drop big sean to 7 and put Pusha T at 5 and drop drake to 6 (and thats being generous cus really i dont think Drake crybaby R&B pop-hop ass belong on the list neither does big sean (and Im FROM DETROIT) or rick ross put Jay-z in one of those spots

[Jdotzz98]

missing j cole

[FordWrightMusic]

I agree that 2 chainz and future are not the best rappers but 2 Chainz charisma, work ethic, and overall buzz is what gives him number 2. not overall skill... Even though Nas is an all time great, I thought he shouldve been lower since he really has no mainstream buzz at the moment and this is a mainstream list. i see you tho.

[Ron Dizzle]

I agree but its who's HOT for the YEAR! Not all TIME! Im not a HUGE 2Chainz Fan but he did PUT OUT BIG RECORDS.

[steelguts777]

I actually like that list a lot.

[GorgonDrageil]

I agree but would put Rocky at least above Ross tho... maybe even above Sean.

[Jordan Howard]

I think that people don't realize it was a "Hottest MCs List" and not a "Best MCs List". They judge it based on who's doing it the biggest at the moment. But as far as today's best your list is pretty solid.