Lets compile a list of all the years there were rappers hotter/more popular than Jay.

[NvrCMyNut]

Lebron didn't win the MVP every year but he's been the best player of his generation.

 

[feelosofer]

You're half right, Jay-Z was never the HOTTEST rapper out (2001 is arguable). But to be top dog in NY all you had to do is run the summertime and Jay did that better than anyone.

 

[OHSNAP!]

Who cares?

Master P was the hottest rapper in 97 and 98, but Jay got everyone in the long run

 

[cleanface coney]

we can give him 2003.. even then tho he shared it with 50

 

[It is a mystery]

free @lucky lefty

 

[MegaTronBomb!]

we can give him 2003.. even then tho he shared it with 50

You can't give him 2003, cause he wasn't the hottest rapper.... he just happened to fake retire.

Y'all really went back and re-wrote history with 50 major label debut... Literally making it seem like 50 coming on the scene was some :meh: shyt.