Jay-Z speaks on being the “Hottest MC in the Game” and Eminem’s mysterious no-show

jigga man drops a letter over to mtv news regarding his top spot on mtv’s “hottest mcs in the game” and also the glaring omission of one mr. mathers.

“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.)”

(Editor’s note: Eminem’s absence from the Top 10 is explained right here.)

peep the entire article here, which also has thoughts from rick rawse and drizzy.

really tho, no eminem? j. cole? drizzy with the 3 spot? it’s mtv, i didn’t really expect much. not going to argue with the 1 and 2 spots though.

props to Nah Right.