What does it mean to be "Hot" in Hip-Hop? A dope single? Amazing videos? Bringing home major bread? Endorsement deals? Twitter & Instagram followers? The answer is all of the above, as today's Hip-Hop fan is no longer only concerned with mic skills, but the artist's overall impact on the culture itself, and their ability to transcend its confines.

That being said, skills SHOULD always take precedence over everything else, and hold more weight within the culture than all of those other aspects. However, when considering someone "hot" it would be naive to judge based strictly on lyrical prowess. Therefore, we bring you the 25 Hottest Rappers in the Game Right Now. Some are just starting out, and some have been running the game for years, but one thing can be sure, all of them have heads turning, eyes watching, and the culture listening.

Peep the list above. Did we get it right? How would you order your top 10? Let us know below.