K.O is crowned MTV Base Hottest MC of the year

The final edition of MTV Base's SA's hottest MCs list was revealed yesterday, with K.O taking the top spot.

The controversial list, which has had social media abuzz, is finally complete.

Trailing in K.O's wake was second-placed Cassper Nyovest, while the third spot went to AKA. Khuli Chana and Ricky Rick rounded off the top five.

On the criteria used to compile the list, MTV Base said: "Providing even more cred to this historical TV occasion is legendary master lyricist Tumi, who breaks down the criteria on what makes a hot MC - lyrics, sales, style, impact, buzz and other intangibles that set one artist apart from the next."

Not everyone agreed.

Said @timthymaurice: "The challenge with any awards is judges are often biased by personal, personality preferences."

@SadianoRonaldo tweeted: "I personally feel that @akaworldwide had the better year and was far better this year."

@JayDumza said: "You can be the best lyricist on the planet but if no one's aware of your existence then your talents will fall on deaf ears."

K.O made South African hip-hop history by being the first to attain more than a million views for his smash tune Caracara, which added significantly to the rejuvenation of the local scene.