Once again, the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust members are picking, sorting and battling over their choices for the Top 10 Hottest MCs In The Game. They are considering everyone who has been active from the time of the highly controversial first “Hottest MCs In The Game” — which published in July of last year — up until now. The artists are being judged on lyrics, flow, swagger and overall impact. Here is the list. Clipse didn’t make it to the Top 10.

10. T.I.
 9. Andre 3000
 8. Young Jeezy
 7. Lupe Fiasco
 6. 50 Cent
 5. Snoop Dogg
 4. Rick Ross.
 3. Lil’ Wayne
 2. Jay-Z
 1. Kanye West

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