The Top 10

# 1 Eminem
Selling more records than anyone on the list, Eminem is not only praised for his commercial success, but is highly respected by his peers for his skill.

# 2 Lil Wayne
Lil' Wayne is a rock star. The Young Money Millionaire has shown the most growth in the 21st century.

# 3 Kanye West
The highly successful rapper/producer Kanye West is more than just a rapper. But the level of his rap game has been elevated since his debut.

# 4 50 Cent
In less than 10 years, 50 Cent has released four albums, three of which have gone platinum (or in some cases, multi-platinum). This controversial rapper has consistently put out hits.

# 5 T.I.
ATL-native T.I. may be controversial in his actions, but when it comes to rap, this MC has got the South on lock

# 6 Ludacris
It's hard to talk about the 21st century without mentioning Ludacris. The Atlanta-based rapper is arguably one of the most consistent when it comes to the quality of his music.

# 7 Drake
Aubrey "Drake" Graham has managed to win over the hearts of hip hop fans this past year. After releasing his debut album, "Thank Me Later," Drake has shown that he is the one to watch

# 8 Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy bumps in every whip, from the North to the South. This Southern MC is respected for his hardcore delivery and thug narratives.

# 9 Jadakiss
Jadakiss has always been praised for his complex rhymes and the meaning behind his words.

# 10 Officer Rick Ross
Rick Ross bossed up the game in the 21st century. He is one of the few rappers to survive a 50 Cent rivalry by continuing to put out quality music

Whoever compiled that list is a cow! Where's Nas, where is Jay-z, where is Snoop? Whats ricky doin on that list? As well as drake and jeezy. I'm trying not to even mention pac and big, abi where does the person's 21st century start from. Tupid list.

they claim that they picked rappers who 'debuted' in the 00's. but that doesn't explain eminem and lil wayne and jada, etc.

wetin concern me? lol

Mst stupid list of d 21st century.lol

where's game? very ridiculous list

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perhaps he's grouped under the section '50 CENT' lmao

Documentary was ill, Doctor's Advocate (IMO) was even iller, and LAX was aiight. He deserves to be on there. Too bad, i guess. lol

My own is that T.I. is there sha. Even though he's a big fool. mchew.

where is Jay z on d list,

ricky is a good rapper

c'mon people, the dumba.ss list is a joke. Some buncha clowns at a BET roundtable debate on the top ten MCs of the 21st century and they come up with the likes of Young Jeezy, 50 cent, drake, kanye west? SMH

Eminem deserves to be no 1 on that list. The dude rocks, but what the hell is Drake & jadakiss doing on that list. what happened to names like the almighty Jigga, Ja rule & me. Lol

hax:

they claim that they picked rappers who 'debuted' in the 00's. but that doesn't explain eminem and lil wayne and jada, etc.

wetin concern me? lol

Gbam

hax:

they claim that they picked rappers who 'debuted' in the 00's. but that doesn't explain eminem and lil wayne and jada, etc.

wetin concern me? lol

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