After "The Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time," "The Greatest MCs ofAll Time" and "The Greatest Hip-Hop Groups Of All Time," the MTV News hip-hop brain trust — hate ’em or love ’em — went back to the infamous round table and decided upon another list.

Yes, the same type of list that our pick for the #1 MC of all time, Jay-Z, told you not to get mad at him about in Beyoncé’s "Deja Vu"! This time is way different from the previous adventures: Rather than analyzing the "Greatest of All Time," we decided to break down what’s going on today — as in not now, but right now! We looked at the work of the most prominent MCs of the past year or so and factored in the following: straight-up skills, success (both musical and entrepreneurial), impact on the game and — new to our decision-making — swagger: an MC’s cool factor and how they carry themselves on and off recordings.

MTV’s panel has released their top 10 list again this year :

01. Kanye West is #1 this year after his successful Graduation album and Grow In The Dark Tour

02. Jay-Z Might Not Care, But He’s Still on the top hottest MCs in the game

03. Lil Wayne Didn’t Reclaim The ’Hottest MCs In The Game’ Crown, But Checks In At A Respectable #3

04. Rick Ross Bosses Up To #4

05. Snoop Dogg’s Widespread Appeal Makes Him the #5 ’Hottest MC In The Game’

06. 50 Cent gets Money And The List’s #6 Spot

07. Lupe Fiasco Rises From Nowhere On Last Year’s List To This Year’s #7

08. The List Rolls On With Young Jeezy At #8

09. The List Heats Up With the #9 Selection, Outkast’s Andre 3000

10. Even After T.I.’s Tough Year, He’s Still in the top 10 Hottest MCs In The Game

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