As part of their well-discussed annual bit, MTV has brought to light their 25 nominees for the top 10 hottest MCs of 2011.  Take a look and see who you think is missing, as the mega-network's most definitely putting an emphasis on the flashy mainstream and not giving much love to the rapid risers of 2010's freshman class (MGK, Kendrick, Mac Miller, KRIT, etc)...fair 'nuff.

MTV will reveal their 10-6 spots the week of the 13th, with the final five being broken down on MTV2, Sunday the 19th.

2 Chainz
50 Cent
Big Sean
Common
Drake
Eminem
Fabolous
French Montana
Jadakiss
JAY-Z
Jim Jones
Kanye West
Lil Wayne
Lloyd Banks
Maino
Meek Mill
Nas
Nicki Minaj
Red Café
Rick Ross
T.I.
Wale
Wiz Khalifa
Yelawolf
Young Jeezy

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