Hov's new music, business acumen and vast influence lift him above all others in 2009.By Shaheem Reid
Jay-Z
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The 2009 Hottest MCs in the Game rollout is now complete! As in 2007
and 2008, the list, determined by the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust, is based on an MC's achievements right now, rather than an entire career. The criteria is based on a combination of rhyme skill, flow and how those things are implemented musically as the main factors. The Brain Trus...
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MTV.com News — Hov's new music, business acumen and vast influence lift him above all others in 2009.By Shaheem Reid
Jay-Z
Photo: Roc Nation/MTV News
The 2009 Hottest MCs in ... more info
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