Tue 5 Mar 2013
ASAP Rocky Sounds Off on MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs List’ Ranking: “I Didn’t Like That”
Posted by Mr.North under Interviews , Quotes[22] Comments
Kanye West isn’t the only artist sounding off on MTV’s “Hottest MC’s in the Game” list. During a west coast visit, A$AP Rocky caught up with DJ SourMilk and Justin Credible of the L.A. Leakers to discuss his No. 8 placing.
While Kanye brought up records and verses during his debate, Rocky cites overall artistry as to why he should’ve been placed higher. From directing his own videos, being a trendsetter, and rappers jacking his flows, Lord Flacko feels he should be No. 1 or not on the list at all.
Watch A$AP Rocky’s interview with the L.A. Leakers below……
“I didn’t like that.
I’ve been directing my videos since 22, I’m 24-years-old. All of my videos are sh***ing on any hip-hop video out there let’s be honest, the reason everyone’s wearing gold again is because of your boy. Everybody’s wearing diamonds, I’m the one who made glasses with the John Lennon shades with the glasses going on now. C’mon who brought gold teeth back? I’m just being honest.
I’m the first artist that grew enough balls to say I listen to Geto Boys, Three 6 Mafia, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, N.W.A., and Wu-Tang at the same damn time, what! And I’m influenced by all of them.
Who brought double-time back? Who was rapping like Bone? Nobody.
Everybody’s rapping like that now, it’s frustrating when I’m number eight don’t put me on it at all.”
Previously:
Kanye West Reacts to MTV’s ‘Hottest MC’s List’ with Hot 97′s DJ Enuff
Drake Lands #5 on MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs in the Game’ List
Where did Kanye West, Big Sean and A$AP Rocky Land on MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs in the Game’ List?
Meek Mill Lands #10 on MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs in the Game’ List
Future Debuts at #9 on MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs in the Game’ List
March 5th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
yo Mr north and miss info is today dilusional day did i miss something I did not get the memo that is was Crazy day
kanye is slowly killing himself I’m not gonna even go into him I honestly feel soory for him, when You have nobody in your crew that has
the gull to g check you this is what happens
you look crazy on a consistent basis
as for asap rocky I can’t believe he thinks he’s a”trendsetter ”
did this guy just say people are JACKING HIS FLOWS WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
that man woke up on the wrong side of the dress this morning this is why I say 90 percent of rap is garbage there is that 10 percent that is still keeping it alive
and yes words are spelled incorrectly because today is obviously dillusional day
March 5th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Even though this is a bullshit list, is humble not in any of these dudes vocabulary anymore?
March 5th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
AND oh yeah when I was a kid Mr north and miss info were the first people to give me ramen noodles the shrimp flavor kind therefore they have the number one blog
March 5th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
^ I think Rocky has no case. He should’ve been lower honestly.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
probably should have been at 10. Leave future off the list and put in Pusher T.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
^ Yep. #10.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:58 pm
While I do appreciate Rocky’s music, I can’t agree with him. Yea, you “brought back” Bone Thugs’ flow but otherwise from that, everything else you’re trying to take credit for is a no no. Kanye been rocking gold chains and fronts, and Wu-Tang is still around, so you didn’t bring ANYTHING Wu related “back”.
I don’t understand why people are trying to take credit for a style that’s been out. Not because said artist isn’t on MTV or on the radio as much does not mean we forgot about them.
Do I think the kid belongs on the list? Heck ye! his movement in a year escalated. It’s MTV, not the end of the world. Be grateful you as a newcomer is being recognized and keep it moving. Shhhit!
March 5th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
hahaha I didn’t realize that “dillusional” [sic] day is the day we celebrate delusions and incorrect spelling : )
March 6th, 2013 at 6:04 am
Well i got nothing but respect for new talents this includes a$ap rocky who is from the notorious 5 districts. Anyway time allowing i’m asking who is the best musician? I think performance is critical stepping up a talented individual is famous because he can write. Never how big they’ve turned up sounded. I really think foreigners control what we listen to i’m certain is anyone there? look remember that isn’t nice just is now that phenom some aspect of representing ones land and territory. Get high don’t give attention. It’s still difficult to decide but it look like the Coast has become a criminal centered area where like minded fools dwell; the music has to get played but the listener is just confused and maybe it’s impossible to get the point across youknowhatimsayin listen to dmx he’s not a Dj but an artist. Who controlled the morning after party? what happened last night? you dunno until you look at the media it goes around. If they’re getting paid it’s basic biz less money sometimes no sleep. Don’t ask basically philanthropic people judging you. I don’t wanna respect him/her because they’re famous musicians I just want to flirt with women and go to parties. Other than that the dj is the one who’s taking up alot of my attention nowdays because I can’t go a single moment without deciding if what I heard was whack or just plain stupid. So maybe it’s a tie but the scene doesn’t need scapegoats and haters the moment I found that on someone’s album I just tripped. So if your a rapper it’s cool that you can flow just remember your part of this game which involves thieves, hustlers, gangs, pimp one crazy dream.
March 6th, 2013 at 7:45 am
This kid is a joke when it comes to lyrics he’s a passing fad and will be done shortly. In any case these lists are subjective IMO.
I view people like Pusha T, Talib, Mos Def or whatever he’s calling himself now as great lyricists. Throw in a Jay, Nas, Biggie, Rakim, KRS One, Ras Kas (Yes I said it), J Cole, Raekwon and lots of others as being great lyricists. Take away the beat and the words matter. IMO the list is subjective to the current trends and not the real quality of the music or its potential longevity.
March 6th, 2013 at 8:37 am
remember Hip-Hop heads this is “MTV’s” top 10 MC’s in the game and MTV stands for Music TeleVision so if you don’t have music on “their” television your not “hot”.
Here’s MY list (remember we are talking about M.C’s)
1. NAS (Life Is Good)
2. KENDRICK LAMAR (Good Kid, M.A.A.D city)
3. Lupe Fiasco (Food and Liquor 2)
4. JOEY BADA$$ (1999 mixtape)
5. FABOLOUS (The S.O.U.L Tape 2)
6. MEEK MILL (Dream Chasers 2, Dream and Nightmares)
7. Styles P (The Worlds Most Hardest MC Project)
8. 50 CENT (5 Murder By Numbers)
9. Jadakiss (Consignment mixtape)
10. Lloyd Banks (V6 mixtape)
Agree or argue amongst yourselves.
Matter of fact make your own list…YOU the listener defines the culture not MTV.
March 6th, 2013 at 8:38 am
here’s the real debate who should come off the list for these two M.C’s to be on the list…and where should they rank.
Curren$y (Stoned Immaculate)
Freddie Gibbs (Baby Face Killa)
March 6th, 2013 at 10:55 am
…At least a n***a n***a rich?
March 6th, 2013 at 1:41 pm
Its down south cats who rock gold teeth heavy they brough that back….
March 6th, 2013 at 3:59 pm
Excellent point…”YOU the listeners defines the culture not MTV”…EARTH,this is the most APPLICABLE AND RELEVANT comment about Hip Hop that has been stated in years…we got to stop letting Jackasses define what Hip Hop is….As a matter of fact,somebody need to ask those that compiled the list; What are 5 elements of Hip Hop? Hell,ask them what is 1 element of Hip Hop…peace
March 6th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
A$AP is F***ing TRASH
March 6th, 2013 at 10:35 pm
yo ras kas was the man
March 7th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
Son needs to have some humble pie first, he really didn’t bring nothing back. Juicy j , Wayne and baby still rockin grills , kanye had the bottom grills out like 2 years ago when him and the crew was running around like men in black. Braids? Jim jones just cut his hair off like a yr or 2 ago, but now asap bringing it back. That’s like Obama saying ” y’all seen me with the 360 waves back in 08, that was all me” #cmonson that shit been here, where YOU been?
His whole steez is a cross btwn Clipse/pharrell/Kanye and then he tries pull that off as his? I’m not knocking his hustle, music or “persona” all I’m saying is he needs to humble up, suck it up and put out BETTER music to where they have to respect it and place you higher on the list.
Whatever happened to the days where rappers didnt care about an interview or even a “who’s more popular?” list. #smh
March 7th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
True shit
April 3rd, 2013 at 6:23 am
yeah maybe the styles been out but hes the one who made it even more popular than it was…
April 3rd, 2013 at 6:27 am
have u ever actually listen to what hes saying or what the lyrics mean?! its f***ing SICK
April 3rd, 2013 at 6:28 am
both trash