Gucci Mane Wants To Rise On MTV's Hottest MCs List

One of the most controversial inclusions on last year's Hottest MCs in the Game list was Gucci Mane La Flare. Many people argued about whether or not he even deserved to be mentioned, let alone grab the #6 spot. But in a year that included a slew of new mixtapes, some very impressive cameos, the release of The State vs. Radric Davis, and a six-month stint in jail, Mr. La Flare's earnest work paid off.

As the 2010 Hottest MCs reveal nears, Gucci's name is once again in the mix. Since finishing his jail sentence, he's maintained his momentum, as he's continued to release mixtape after mixtape and recently put out his third major-label album, The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted. When MTV News caught up with Gucci on the red carpet for the Billboard 200, thanks in part to his single "Gucci Time," featuring Swizz Beatz. The album includes features from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Estelle and Wyclef Jean.

"I had a great time making the album. It's the last five months of my life recorded my take on things, my principles and my morals. That's all it is."

Come back to MTVNews.com next Monday, October 18, when we'll begin revealing the Hottest MCs in the Game of 2010. And until then, talk about your picks in the comments below.