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MTV’s Hottest MCs In The Game #6: Big Sean

Detroit’s own Big Sean beat out G.O.O.D. Music’s head honcho, Kanye West, for the #6 spot on MTV’s hottest MCs list. Again, the main reason being current buzz.

Already known for his catchy ad-libs, Big Sean really established himself as a cultural fixture in 2012, beginning with his verse and hook onG.O.O.D. Music’s Grammy-nominated single “Mercy,” which made the word “swerve” a fixation in the process. A few months later, he surprised fans when he appeared alongside — and held his own — the Throne on”Clique.”

Previously: #10 | #9 | #8 | #7

Video: Big Sean Reveals “Hall Of Fame” Features

While out in Los Angeles for Grammy weekend, Big Sean spoke with Rap-Up about celebrating the two Grammy nominations with his parents, his sophomore album Hall Of Fame and the features on it, and the new single from the LP. He says that Nas, Common, Miguel, Jhene Aiko, Kid Cudi and more will be featured on the album. Sean also says he wants to get in the studio with Eminem and play the whole album for him.