[vodpod id=Video.16114255&w=540&h=350&fv=] With the release of one of the best albums of the past year with Take Care, Drizzy comes in as the runner-up on this year’s list. Drake’s dominance is well-documented, from SoundScan success to extraordinarily extensive radio play. As an artist, the Young Money standout blends R&B melody and alternative sensibilities with an MC’s bravado. While still spitting bars with some of the game’s most highly regarded lyricists, his emotive writing style made it acceptable for rappers to […]

[vodpod id=Video.16114250&w=540&h=350&fv=] With Jay-Z already coming in at number 6, it’s only right that Mr. West makes the list as well and he comes in at number 3. “Jay-Z has really stood alone over the course of his career and he never really let somebody else get in the front,” said Rahman Dukes, MTV News’ director of hip-hop news, about the collaboration. “This is the one time [he let someone take control] and that’s a huge nod to Kanye’s genius.” […]

[vodpod id=Video.16114231&w=540&h=350&fv=] Tonight, MTV2 gives us the rest of the list for Hottest MC In The Game. Starting off at number 5 is Mr. Carter. After having a pretty disappointing album, this is a questionable choice. “Wayne had a strong year; almost a million in a week doesn’t lie,” said Yomi Desalu, MTV’s senior director of music and talent. “He’s definitely remained relevant for the whole year and once he came out, he hit the ground running.” Previously: #10 Wale […]

[vodpod id=Video.16111922&w=500&h=350&fv=] The Carters’ newborn made her TV debut during last night’s

Despite his little run-in with NYPD Friday, Robin Thicke keeps things positive with his cover of Whitney Houston’s classic off the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack. Not bad Mr. Blue-Eyed Soul. Shoop. Shoop.

Ay! Juelz turned the big 3-0 Friday night and took his festivities to NYC’s Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel with guests including Fabolous, Lil Kim and more. Hey there, Mama Jones. 57

Trigga brought his Anticipation 2our to Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre on Friday and introduced J.Cole for the first live performance of their duet, “Can’t Get Enough”. Eastside, Westside, Worldwide, ride out.

In support of his Blue Dream & Lean mixtape, Juicy J keeps us under the influence in more ways than one with his new visual. Get lifted.

[vodpod id=Video.16111732&w=540&h=350&fv=affiliateSiteId%3D176704%26widgetId%3D502288%26width%3D628%26height%3D386%26playOnLoad%3D0%26revision%3D387%26noScale%3D1%26js%3D1%26autoPlay%3D0%26mediaURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bet.com%252Fvideo%252F106andpark%252F106guestrewind%252Fyoung-jeezy-guest-rewind-106-and-park-881%252F_jcr_content%252Fleftcol%252Fvideoplayer.mrss%253Ftype%253Dembed%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] A few days ago, Da Snowman visited BET’s 106 & Park. He spoke on a few things including his new album, TM:103, his new documentary, his upcoming CTE project, It’s Tha World and more.