Who are the Best MC's?

Many circles debate over who the top all time rappers are, so I need to weigh in..these are gut impressions I have, having listened to rap since early on, its a VERY tough list to compile so I broke it down to all time and then my best today: All-Time - quick list 1-Rakim (considered the Godfather of Rap by many) 2-Nas (people say he's fallin off on recent cds, but overall top notch) 3-Jay-Z (you can argue he's commercial but he just keeps makin hot music) 4-BIG (a career cut short, but his personality shone through on the mic) 5-Kool G Rap (in terms of rawness, you cant stop G Rap) 6-Guru (Gangstarr pioneer with a raspy monotone flow) 7-Q Tip (people overlook him way too often, but his verses shine) 8-2PAC (Im not his biggest fan, but he belongs here) 9-Ice Cube (another gangsta rap pioneer, influential) 10-LL Cool J (remember this is the all time list :) Tops Right Now 1-Nas (anticipation is great for his Hip Hop is Dead album) 2-Jay-Z (anticipation is greater for his next release) 3-Common (so underrated and overlooked still today) 4-Talib Kweli (this guy has alot to say and says it well) 5-Black Thought (Roots frontman, also underrated) 6-Lupe Fiasco (he's a newcomer but very promising) 7-Mr Lif (underground cat who speaks volumes w/socially conscious raps) 8-Kanye West (believe it or not this guy does more than produce) 9-MF Doom (former KMD group member now makes ultra-creative albums) 10-Andre 3000/Mos Def (neither rap so much these days but they should be!)