Jay-Z's Acceptance Speech for Hottest MC

Jay-Z comments about being number one on MTV's Hottest MC list.

Jay wrote a letter to MTV News, reacting to his latest accolade of Hottest MC in the Game.

“MTV, Thanx for this nod of appreciation,” Jay wrote. “Although I don’t strive to be ‘hot’ for any particular year, I thank you for the acknowledgment. My whole goal is to be recognized as the best ever. I created the term ‘best rapper alive’ as a sign of respect to my fallen comrades (Biggie and Tupac). I believe I’ve allowed a significant grace period, and I believe I would not be respecting myself if being the absolute best was not my goal, and that’s why I continue to push myself until exhaustion … salute.

“Sidebar: Kanye moment if I may … Eminem?!?! I think you do the credibility of this list a disservice if you don’t thoroughly explain his omission,” Jay continued. “As of this second he has the highest selling rap album of the year and a scene stealing verse on the best ‘posse’ cut of the year . (*Hands mic back to Taylor Swift … and nobody was harmed, I apologize in advance.)”

MTV's Hottest MC List #1: Jay-Z

There is no disputing this, Hova is and will continue to be the best MC. Blueprint 3 was a great success and you can't knock his hustle with the whole Roc Nation thing and buying his album outright from Def Jam. Clap for him.

MTV's Hottest MC List #2: Lil Wayne

This pick is correct to the fullest. He has everything you can ask for from an MC, no doubt about it.

Previous: #3 Drake

MTV's Hottest MC List #3: Drake

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Previous: #4 Kanye West

MTV's Hottest MC List #4: Kanye West

This had to be a difficult decision. Personally, I think Ye should have been higher just for the fact that his features are some of his best verses to date.

Previous: #5 Rick Ross

MTV's Hottest MC List #5: Rick Ross

I'm not gonna lie, I definitely forgot about Rick Ross making this list. He did put out one of the best albums of the year in Deeper Than Rap and he grinds hard with everything he puts out. The list is skewed to me because one of these artists is gonna be left off: Drake, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kanye West, Jay-Z. No knock on Ross but damn.

Previous: #6 Gucci Mane

MTV's Hottest MC List #6: Gucci Mane

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Previous: #7 Young Jeezy

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Previous: #9 50 Cent

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