MTV will soon reveal which rappers earned the top spots in 2011, but for now, the music channel has released a list of 25 artists who could make the cut of its “Hottest MCs in the Game” special. Nominees include Drake, Lil’ Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Wale, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Common, Eminem, Kanye West, Jay Z, and many more, though some of your favorite rappers may be missing. Check out the full list below.

“Hottest MCs in the Game VII” Nominees
2 Chainz
50 Cent
Big Sean
Common
Drake
Eminem
Fabolous
French Montana
Jadakiss
JAY-Z
Jim Jones
Kanye West
Lil Wayne
Lloyd Banks
Maino
Meek Mill
Nas
Nicki Minaj
Red Café
Rick Ross
T.I.
Wale
Wiz Khalifa
Yelawolf
Young Jeezy

The “Hottest MCs in the Game VII” countdown to #1 will begin on February 19, at 10:30PM ET on MTV2.