Late Soweto-born hip-hop legend, Linda ‘ProKid’ Mkhize, scooped the number one spot in the first-ever MTV Base Hottest MCs Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) list.
Understanding that hip-hop has touched millions of South Africans with its message of social consciousness, MTV-base paid tribute to the genre by appreciating South Africa’s living and passed hip-hop giants in an hour-long panel discussion.
The panel was hosted by television personality, Scoop Makhathini and the MTV Base Hottest MCs G.O.A.T special had its fair share of dramatic moments and heated debates by the revered panel made up of hip-hop commentators; Helen Herimbi, Rashid Kay, Kenzhero, DJ Switch, DJ Sabza as well as Nota.
ProKid lead the pack at number one, followed by another recently departed megastar, HHP, at number two, while SA’s seasoned MC, Stogie T, claimed the third place.
The panel revised the list based on criteria that analysed the musicians’ bars and lyrics, impact, commercial success, buzz, intangibles and on notoriety.
The complete Top 10 list of Mtv Base Hottest MCs G.O.A.T. 2018 is as follows:
- Prokid
- HHP
- Stogie T.
- AKA
- Khuli Chana
- Cassper Nyovest
- ProVerb
- K.O
- Kwesta
- Flabba
