KANYE WEST NAMED MTV’S ‘HOTTEST MC IN THE GAME’

Kanye West has been crowned MTV’s “Hottest MC in the Game” for 2016.

The always contentious list was unveiled during an MTV2 special on Friday (Dec. 16), with Drake coming it at No. 2, Chance at No. 3, Travis Scott at No. 4, and Future rounding out the top 5.

Coming back after a four-year hiatus, Charlamagne Tha God led a Brain Trust that included Nick Cannon, Joe Budden, radio personality Letty Martinez, Epic A&R Sickamore, podcaster Taxstone, and more.

According to Charlamagne, the criteria used for the list included bars, business dealings, impact, style, and social media presence.

MTV’S HOTTEST MCS IN THE GAME 2016

1. Kanye West
2. Drake
3. Chance the Rapper
4. Travis Scott
5. Future
6. Young Thug
7. YG
8. Kendrick Lamar
9. Lil Uzi Vert
10. 21 Savage