FlipTop Battle League explained

FlipTop Battle League
Founder:Alaric Riam Yuson
Industry:Battle rap
Area Served:Philippines
Location:Cifra Bldg, Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Philippines

FlipTop Rap Battle League is the first and largest running professional rap battle conference in the Philippines founded by Alaric Riam Yuson (known as Anygma) in 2010.[1] The league promotes Pinoy hip hop. FlipTop is heavily influenced by the original rap battle leagues in the West founded in 2008 – Grind Time Now (US), King of the Dot (Canada) and Don't Flop (UK), which inspired the creation of FlipTop and other battle leagues around the world.[2] [3] The league also branched out into several divisions after its success.[4] The league is currently under management of a self-produced events and artist management company, FlipTop Kru Corp which was established also by Yuson.

Format

FlipTop has three different battle formats which sometimes combined with Freestyle

There are also different variations of rap battle within the FlipTop tournament:

List of events

Event NameDateVenue
Grain AssaultFebruary 6, 2010Quantum Cafe, Makati
Second SightMarch 20, 2010B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
AhonMay 15, 2010Guerrilla Radio, Pasig
Process of IlluminationJune 25, 2010Freedom Bar, Anonas, Quezon City
Bwelta BalentongJuly 17, 2010Freedom Bar, Anonas, Quezon City
Down N SouthSeptember 25, 2010Friday's Super Club, Las Pinas City
2 on 2October 16, 2010Tanza, Cavite
Gapo de GulatOctober 29, 2010Music Jam, Olongapo City
Sabong SumulongNovember 12, 2010Texas Cockpit Arena, Marikina
TectonicsDecember 4, 2010Katips Bar and Grillery, Katipunan Extension, Quezon City
Grain Assault 2February 5, 2011Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan corner Kamagong St. Makati
Different WaysMay 28, 2011Durian Bar, Madrazo Compound, Davao City
Ahon 2July 1–2, 2011Hades Bar, 99 Timog Avenue, Quezon City
FlipTop @ DutdutanAugust 27, 2011World Trade Center, Pasay
MindfieldsSeptember 23, 2011Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
082 MagnitudeSeptember 24, 2011Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
ZoningOctober 22, 2011Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan Corner Kamagong, Makati
Gapo de Gulat 2November 5, 2011Jax Comedy Bar, Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City
Ahon 3December 10, 2011Katip's Bar, Katipunan Extension, Quezon City
Bara Ko BarakoDecember 17, 2011Naic Covered Court, Naic, Cavite
FlipTop @ Ilocos NorteDecember 28, 2011Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Mindfields 2February 16, 2012Club Z, Sucat Parañaque
Grain Assault 3February 25, 2012Feron Bldg., Kamagong Corner Bagtigkan
Mindfields 3March 1, 2012Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
HukumanMarch 17, 2012Orani Gym, Orani, Bataan
Mindfields 4March 30, 2012Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Mindfields 5April 21, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields 6April 26, 2012Skarlet Jazz Kticher Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Zoning 2May 5,13, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields MindanaoMay 17–18, 2012Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Different Ways 2May 19, 2012GSP Gym, Davao City
Boom Bap FridayJuly 6, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
DagitayJuly 28, 2012Hayahay Treehouse Bar & Grill, Flores Avenue, Piapi Beach, 6200 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
UnibersikuloAugust 31, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
KatagaSeptember 8, 2012Kamalig Bar, Rosario, Cavite
AspakanOctober 6, 2012Party Piknikan, Lazatin Blvd., Villa Victoria, San Fernando City, Pampanga
Ahon 4November 9–10, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields 7December 7, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Grain Assault 4February 8, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
PakusganayMarch 2, 2013GSP Gym, Davao City
Tectonics 2April 27, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Zoning 3May 17, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Tournament Round 2July 19–20, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Tournament SemisSeptember 27, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
082 Magnitude IkaduhaNovember 9, 2013Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City
Unibersikulo 2December 21, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Grain Assault 5February 7, 2014B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Kiss Sabay Hug 1February 14, 2014Sogo Plaza, Kanto Tan Street, Baklaran, Metro Manila
Ubec MindfieldsFebruary 16, 2014Gorordo Street, Cebu City
Second Sight 2April 11, 2014B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
GubatApril 25, 2014Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
OromataMay 9, 2014Cagayan de Oro
Kataga 2June 28, 2014Imus, Cavite
Aspakan 2July 19, 2014Angeles, Pampanga
Zoning 4August 30, 2014B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Gubat 2October 18, 2014Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields x RapolloOctober 19, 2014C Cuperclub, Cebu City
Zoning 5November 8, 2014Club Z/Barbaric Bar, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Paranaque City
Ahon 5December 19–20, 2014San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 6February 7, 2015B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Second Sight 3March 13, 2015B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Bwelta Balentong 2May 30, 2015B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields CebuJune 3, 2015Lahug, Cebu City
Gubat 3July 4, 2015Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Process of Illumination 2August 22, 2015B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Unibersikulo 3September 12, 2015B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Aspakan 3October 10, 2015Angeles, Pampanga
Process of Illumination 3October 23, 2015Dasmariñas, Cavite
082 Magnitude 3November 27, 2015Davao City
Process of Illumination 4November 28, 2015Davao City
Ahon 6December 11–13, 2015San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 7February 6, 2016B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Kataga 3February 20, 2016Rosario, Cavite
Process of Illumination 5March 11, 2016Cebu City
Gubat 4March 12, 2016Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Second Sight 4May 7, 2016B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Aspakan 4June 11, 2016Mabalacat, Pampanga
Mindfields 8July 15, 2016Davao City
Pakusganay 2July 16, 2016Davao City
Bwelta Balentong 3September 17, 2016B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields x Rapollo 2September 23, 2016Bikeyard Cafe, Cebu City
Gubat 5September 24, 2016Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields 9October 24, 2016Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Unibersikulo 4October 29, 2016Quantum Cafe, Makati
Ahon 7December 16–17, 2016San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 8February 10, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields 10February 18, 2017Mow's, Matalino Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Second Sight 5February 24, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Mindfields 11March 22, 2017Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Unibersikulo 5March 25, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
KabanataApril 8, 2017Nueva Ecija Colleges Gymnasium, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Mindfields 12April 26, 2017Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Mindfields 13May 5, 2017
Gubat 6May 6, 2017Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields 14May 12, 2017082 Lokal, Davao City
Pakusganay 3May 13, 2017Davao City
Zoning 6June 16, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Bwelta Balentong 4August 25, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Zoning 7October 13, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Aspakan 5October 20, 2017Mabalacat, Pampanga
Ahon 8December 8–9, 2017Riverside Studios Manila, Valenzuela, Makati, Metro Manila
Second Sight 6March 16, 2018B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Zoning 8June 29, 2018B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Gubat 7July 14, 2018Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Pakusganay 4July 21, 2018Cap Auditorium, Poblacion District, Davao City
Process of Illumination 6
Bwelta Balentong 5September 8, 2018B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Unibersikulo 6October 20, 2018Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan corner Kamagong St. Makati
Ahon 9December 14–15, 2018Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati
Won MinutesMarch 22, 2019Arkipelago, Bagtikan St., Makati
Pakusganay 5March 30, 2019Cap Auditorium, Poblacion District, Davao City
Gubat 8April 13, 2019Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Second Sight 7April 27, 2019Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati
Zoning 2019June 29, 2019Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati
Unibersikulo 7August 10, 2019Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati
Won MinutesAugust 23, 2019Laysa's BBQ Grill, Bonifacio Street, Davao City
Pakusganay 6August 24, 2019Muzikhaven, Prime Square, Davao City
Won MinutesSeptember 27, 2019Azul Tuslob Buwa, Gororo Avenue, Cebu City
Gubat 9September 28, 2019Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Bwelta Balentong 6October 12, 2019Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati
Ahon 10December 13–14, 2019Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati
The FlipTop FestivalFebruary 7–8, 2020Aseana City Concert Grounds, Paranaque City
Zoning 10July 2020D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (FlipTop office, Mandaluyong)
Buwelta Balentong 7October 2020D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (FlipTop office, Mandaluyong)
Ahon 11October 2020D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Grain Assault 11May 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Second Sight 9June 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Zoning 11June 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Bwelta Balentong 8June 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Zoning 12July 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Unibersikulo 9September 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Zoning 13October 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Unibersikulo 10November 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Ahon 12December 2021D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (Fliptop office, Mandaluyong)
Second Sight 10April 2022TIU Theater, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Gubat 10May 2022Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Zoning 14July 2022TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Bwelta Balentong 9September 2022TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Unibersikulo 11October 2022TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Zoning 15November 2022TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Ahon 13December 2022FlipTop Warehouse, Maclang corner P. Guevarra, San Juan City. Philippines
Second Sight 11March 2023TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Gubat 11March 2023Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City. Philippines
Won Minutes VisayasApril 2023Bar and Cocktail Lounge, Panagdait, Kasambagan, Mabolo, Cebu City. Philippines
Pakusganay 7June 2023The Dome, NCCC Mall VP, J.P. Laurel Avenue, Poblacion District, Davao City. Philippines
Won Minutes MindanaoJune 2023Davao City. Philippines
Zoning 16July 2023TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City. Philippines
Gubat 12September 2023
  • Mariner's Court, Legaspi Ext., Cebu City, Cebu. Philippines.
  • Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City, Cebu. Philippines.
Bwelta Balentong 10October 2023TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Ahon 14December 2023TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Won Minutes LuzonFebruary 202488Fryer, Panay Ave., corner Timog Ave., Quezon City, Philippines
Second Sight 12March 2024TIU Theater, Makati Central Square, Makati City, Philippines
Gubat 13April 2024Mariner's Court, Legaspi Ext., Cebu City, Cebu. Philippines
Mindfields x Rapollo 3: Won Minutes VisayasApril 2024Azul Tuslub Buwa, Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
Notes

Noted battle emcees

Emcee NameReal NameHometown AffiliationsBattle StyleConference
2khelleJouwell EdañoOlongapo, ZambalesAlpha Taktika, Gapo Rappers Society, A-syan RecordsComedyTagalog
AbaddonVenzon MalubayMalabon, Metro Manila187 Mobstaz, Shockra, Bahay KataySpeed rap, Flow, FreestyleTagalog
AbraRaymond AbracosaPasig, Metro ManilaArtifice Records, Flipmusic, Hiphop22, Ivory Music & Video, Lyrically Deranged PoetsComedy, Witty, Multisyllabic Rhyme Schemes, Wordplay, Speed RapTagalog
AelekzAlex Patrick IsidroCebu City, CebuAMF Productions, Whutitdo, RapolloSerious Bars, Deep BarsTagalog
AklasPhilip ChingIloilo City, Iloilo / Las Piñas, Metro ManilaBatch 1, True Death, AKLAS Ltd., LUMA, MurderDeathKill (MDK), Army of the GalaxyAggressive, Offensive, Unorthodox, Left-Field Rap, HardcoreTagalog
AKT (Formerly known as Nico)Nathaniel Nicole NachorOlongapo, ZambalesArma Letra, Indigo Friends, SKRMSHTRXXPZPersonals, Serious. Psychological, Conscious RapTagalog
Andy GAndy JamolinParañaque, Metro ManilaDC Clan, Double Cross, The Real South Pride Production, Laglagan Battle LeagueComedy, Poetic, FreestyleTagalog
Anygma (Fliptop's President)Alaric YuzonPasig, Metro ManilaAMPON, Uprising, FliptopSerious, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Mocking, Rhyme Scheme, OffensiveEnglish
ApekzMark Anthony CadienteValenzuela, Metro ManilaHustlin', Hiphop22Comedy, Rebuttals, Poetic, Serious, Wordplay, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog
ApocRalph Dela FuentePasig, Metro ManilaRaw, Dukes, Bilog Writer's Block, Sabertooth Academy, Uprising, Teknika Brutal, Kampo TeroritmoSerious Lyrics, Deep Bars, WordplayTagalog, English (Early)
ArmaChristopher ArtilloIloilo City, Iloilo / Angono, Rizal / Pasig, Metro Manila50 Hundred, Walang Iwanan Brothers, Serallo BoysSeriousTagalog
AseroOlongapo, ZambalesTrue Pinoy Playaz, G.R.S., A-Syan RecordzDeep BarsTagalog
AsserAsser Ace DilaoCebu City, CebuNevaNevaNevaLand, 3GS, Outbox, RapolloSerious, Speed Rap, Aggressive, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, FlowTagalog
BadangDarwin FerianezaMarikina, Metro Manila / Baguio, BenguetAll Star Productions, Tuesday Troop, Hahay EntertainmentSexual Humor, Comedy, Freestyle, Speed Rap, Serious, Tagalog, FlowTagalog
BagsikJulian Nico KhoMarilao, BulacanArchive, Madspit, Highclasz EntertainmentMultisyllabic Rhyme, Offensive, PersonalsTagalog
BanLapu-Lapu City, CebuRapollo, Kampo, CRBLSeriousTagalog
BassilyoLordivino IgnacioMarikina, Metro ManilaCrazy as Pinoy, Crazy Family, Badboys, MCA Music, Ang ProbinsyanoComedy, Singing, Serious Lyrics, FreestyleTagalog
BatasMark RodriguezTahanan, Parañaque, Metro ManilaWild Ones Tattoo, Illustrado, Uprising, Barangay Tibay, Sultans of Snap, Tha TVC Black, Kampo Teroritmo, Teknika Brutal, Xeno Devata Project, Shotsfired Ent.Serious Lyrics, Unorthodox, Wordplay, Aggressive, HardcoreTagalog, English (one time)
Batang RebeldeMarvin AriasTanza, CaviteBaredibu, Ulikbangon, Zone 457, Exodus, AKZSerious Lyrics, ComedyTagalog
BlackleafYves ChavariaKuiper beltUprising, Lifeline ZenithSerious Bars, Wordplays, Conscious RapTagalog
BLKDAllen EnriquezNaic, CaviteUprising, Kolateral, Hiphop22, Batch 1Wordplay, Deep, Serious Lyrics, Conscious RapTagalog
BogchickLemery, BatangasNSC, BaliparoSerious Bars, Aggressive, Part-ComedyTagalog
BonetJerald BansilCommonwealth Ave., Quezon City, Metro ManilaSolido Familla, Dugong Kabalyero, Kalye Artistiko, DOER RecordsSerious Bars, Aggressive, Hardcore, WordplaysTagalog
C-QuenceCarlo EmperadoDasmariñas, CaviteManipesto, Poetic MafiaComedy, Multisyllabic RhymesTagalog
CameltoeParañaque, Metro ManilaAMPONSexual Humour, ComedyTagalog
CastilloJohn Jeric CastilloIloilo City, IloiloPanda Gang, Holla Gang, 3GSComedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Rebuttals, SeriousTagalog
CerberusCarl AlcayroMabalacat, PampangaArmaletra, Devoured, T.G.KAggressiveTagalog
ChalizLabangon, Cebu City, CebuBPL Records, Raprakan Battle League, TeamChalizSerious, AggressiveTagalog
Chris AceChristopher John CelisLapu-Lapu, CebuC.A.L., Calilahoo Crew, 032 Soldierz, Oponside,Serious, Wordplays, Flow, Freestyle, Rebuttal, Comedy, TheatricsTagalog
Class GSilang, CaviteAspirals, 4118 MusicMultisyllabic Rhyme, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog
CNineChristian BorlonganMalolos, BulacanBFPro, 3GS, HimagsikanComedy, Multisyllabic RhymesTagalog
Cool KiddIan EnjambreDavao City, Davao del SurK-Records, KarabinerosMultisyllabic Bars, WordplayTagalog
CrazyMixRomarico SuperableQuezon City, Metro ManilaCrazy Family, Blind Rhyme ProductionsSpeed Rap, ComedyTagalog
CripliArbheal MancillaNaga, Camarines SurJuan Dela CrewComedy, FreestyleTagalog
Daddy Joe DSan Pedro, LagunaElegante / P3TRecords, RS Production, Bigkasang San PedroComedyTagalog
DamsaRaymond AbrenicaSan Pedro, LagunaVia Records, MusicPharm, Black Cat Pro, Inked Hustlaz, S.N.SSpeed Rap, Flow, SeriousTagalog
DatuFreestyle, Comedy, RebuttalsTagalog
DelloWendell GatmaitanTondo, Manila, Metro ManilaSkwaterhaws, Mongol Unit, Vertical Brew MusicRebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Serious Bars, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog
DhictahPasig, Metro ManilaWild Ones Tattoo, Bomb Shelter, Yeah Yeah Boys, Dirt Bro, Kampo Teroritmo, UprisingSerious Lyrics, WordplayTagalog
DhuskiPaombong, Bulacan / Malolos, BulacanBF Pro, 3GS, Salbahe Music, Letmaku EntertainmentSerious Lyrics, ComedyTagalog
DilimAlvin Kenneth SablanCabuyao, LagunaSundalo ni Sadam, 40:27, Alpha Kappa RhoComedy, SeriousTagalog
Doc PauPaul CortezTanay, RizalAlagad ng Musika, Tanay Hip-hop UndergroundAggressive, SeriousTagalog
Don PaoPaolo LaoPasay, Metro ManilaAllStarPro, Shots Fired KartelGun Bars, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog
DopeeRaymond EscurzonDavao City, Davao del SurSpeech, Kalawakan CrewComedyTagalog
DosageDavao City, Davao del SurKalawakan CrewSerious, Deep Bars, PoeticTagalog
DumaValenzuela, Metro ManilaSpit2kill, VRAC, KLP AggressiveTagalog
EJ PowerEdrian Jason FlorentinoBalanga, Bataan / Denver, ColoradoDanger Zone, Outbox, Troop A, OlympuzComedy, Freestyle, Rebuttals, Dark Humor, Flow, Speed Rap, Aggression, Personal OffenseTagalog, English, Spanish (one-time)
EjoIbajay, AklanPothead Territory, Inajay Black Ninos, Lot 420Comedy, WordplaysTagalog
ElbizJohn Elvis NarismaQuezon City, Metro ManilaThe Green HouseSerious, Aggressive, PersonalsTagalog
El D'noOlongapo, ZambalesAlpha Taktikah, G.R.S. 047, G-Town, A-Syan RecordsComedyTagalog
El QuielNovaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila / Valenzuela, Metro ManilaE-Unit, 187 MobstazFreestyle, ComedyTagalog
Emar IndustriyaSilang, CaviteUprising, Writer's BlockSerious Lyrics, Wordplay, Serious Bars, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Left-FieldTagalog
EmpithriSurigao City, Surigao Del NorteA-Zylum, Surb League, Rapollo, DumuduongTagalog
FangsKarl RallosCebu City, CebuEvolClowns, Rapollo, AMF, Whutitdo, Selda KwartoWordplay, AggressiveTagalog
Flict-GRaymond RiveraMandaluyong, Metro ManilaRepablikan Syndicate, ShockraWordplay, Comedy, Speed Rap, FlowTagalog
FonggerRonnie Cañete AlpasCebu City, Cebu7Kings Production, Manablahay, Shongkoi, 504 Records, Team PorkchopComedy, BilingualismTagalog
FroozPatrick BuratilyaBinangonan, RizalCrazy Family Badboys, BlindRhyme Productions, Alyansa ng Tugmang Bulag, Puyat Records, The GreenhouseComedy, Freestyle, Flow, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Rebuttals, Speed RapTagalog
FukudaFordlinks AbrisCagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalMindanao Batch 2, Southdoggz, SLTG, Rap BatikosAggressive, Serious Bars, PersonalsTagalog
FuegoRoman FugosoPaco, Manila, Metro ManilaMack-Town, Taft-Love, Vito CrewWordplay, Serious BarsTagalog, English
GapVito CruzMakati, Metro Manila / Baguio, BenguetVito Crew, TL, LD, People's Future, Yo Momma, Stocked UPComedy, Conscious, SeriousTagalog
GhandiQuezon City, Metro ManilaKalayaan, Moment SquadSerious BarsEnglish
G-ClownKevin Dela CruzTanay, RizalLego Music, BTR Pro, KOK ClothingSerious Lyrics, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog
GLGilbert CampoPalo, LeyteLorem Ipsum, Passion's Fruit, Alas KwartoSerious Lyrics, Deep, Wordplay, PoeticTagalog
Goriong Talas (formerly known as Spade)Gio De LeonQuezon City, Metro ManilaIllustrado, Uprising, Batch 1Serious Lyrics, OffensiveTagalog
G-SpotDavao City, Davao del SurLegis Dados, Half Moon Posse, Dice-M Ent.Gangster Lyrics, Serious Bars, ComedyTagalog
HarlemHarlem TyPasig, Metro ManilaTeam Watawat, Schizophrenia, Street Team, FlipMusicFreestyle, Serious Bars, Wordplay, Slant Rhyme, Rhyme Scheme, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog
HazkyJerry YimAntipolo, RizalRPN RecordsComedy, Deep, TheatricsTagalog
Hearty Tha BombIrene CiriacoQuezon City, Metro ManilaMartial Camp Records, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, X-Deal Vigilantes, Rap Divas, Mob Music EntertainmentHard Lines, Sexual Humor, Theatrics, Sexy RapTagalog
HizukaDigos, Davao del SurSupreme Blood, Rip Rhyjacck, Mindanao Batch 3Freestyle, Comedy, WordplayTagalog
IcaruzMichael CaniaNoveleta, CaviteThemsent, El Grande RecordsComedy, WordplayTagalog
IceberggBeejay PonlaCebu City, Cebu6000 Goonz, 825, Whut It do, V-Boyz, TeamgreenVisayan Lyrics, Bilingual, Serious BarsEnglish, Bisaya
IlayaBicutan, Taguig, Metro ManilaCartel, UprisingPoetic, Serious, Conscious RapTagalog
IlltimateKevin ArgandezaMabalacat, PampangaAggressive, PoeticTagalog
InvictusPatrick BessaraOlongapo, Zambales1kiaoDeep Bars, Flow, Hardcore, AggressiveTagalog
JamalPuerto Princesa, PalawanTeam Palawakan, 5'3 Records, Palawakan Rap BattleSerious Lyrics, Deep BarsTagalog
J-BlaqueJomar AliazoLapu-Lapu, CebuC.A.L., 032 Souldierz, SSWB, Rapollo, Skepthrone SquadMultisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, SeriousTagalog
J-KingJulius CenonCabanatuan, Nueva EcijaWord War, 3GS, Nueva Ecija TV48, CMPRO, Devil RhymeRebuttals, Comedy, Serious, PersonalsTagalog
J-SkeelzJason Yap RodriguezTondo, Manila, Metro Manila187 MobstazComedy, Freestyle, Aggressive, PersonalsTagalog
JapormzOlongapo, ZambalesKosa FamiliaOffensive, Comedy, Unorthodox, HardcoreTagalog
JDeeJanjan MandocdocMariveles, BataanMariveles Hiphop Production, Sining Magiting, Hiphop Rap ConquerAggressive, RebuttalsTagalog
JecoyJake Lowie LiwagLapu-Lapu, CebuC.A.L., Grupo Yamuh, 032 Soldierz, Rapollo, Sevenwordz ProductionsSerious Bars, Freestyle, ComedyTagalog
JedLiSan Diego / ManilaPeople's Future, Vito Crew, TL, Japan Diego, The Weird World, Military Brats, Wip Caps, The World, Brown Rice, Team SundaySerious Bars, ComedyEnglish
JonasJonas DichosoBulihan, Silang, CaviteBreezy Music, Beats by Foe, Anak ng Madre, 3GSWordplay, Poetic, Comedy, Rebuttals, FlowTagalog
JoshGJoshua GurangoQuezon City, Metro ManilaSNL Crew, EdubComedyEnglish
JR ZeroJR AntonioDavao City, Davao del Sur3 Digitz, Rmus, Dongalo WreckordsMultisyllabicTagalog
Juan LazyChristian QuiaponParañaque, Metro Manila / Makati, Metro ManilaSouthern Villains/ Meks Familia, FlipMusic, Schizophrenia, Juan TamadComedy, Freestyle, WordplayTagalog
K-JahDaniel Jade DionisioCamarin, Caloocan, Metro ManilaUprising, Hiphop22, Batch 1Poetic, Conscious Rap, SeriousTagalog
K-RamMark Lacerna PinagaSan Marino, Salawag, Dasmariñas, Cavite / Catmon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte3GS, PaliforniaMultisyllabic, Serious, Comedy, FreestyleTagalog
KahirMarco SilvanoQuezon City, Metro ManilaThem Sent, Batch 1, 3LCPoetic, Comedy, UnorthodoxTagalog
KamandagByron SaavedraOlongapo, ZambalesArma Letra, Barasuwail, Skrmsh Entertainment, SKRMSHTRXXPZPoetic, Aggressive, Freestyle, Wordplay, Conscious, Hardcore, Comedy (Early)Tagalog
KarismaMandaluyong, Metro ManilaMM13, Pulo, Hidden Gem, 9 Style, Dirty SouthMultisyllabic Rhymes, WordplayTagalog
Khen MagatKing Marlon MagatPasay, Metro ManilaDongalo Wreckords, Serpientes, Delubyo Ng Pasay, AllStar Productions, WowowinSpeed Rap, Freestyle, Poetics, Serious, FlowTagalog
KialMarco AlkadamaTondo, Manila, Metro Manila187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, ShockraPoetic, Serious, Conscious RapTagalog
KrackRalph Julius DuhaylungsodNaic, CaviteCavite's Most DangerousFreestyle, ComedyTagalog
KreggaJboi VasalloCagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalBLK69, Gegay' Art, UprisingSerious Lyrics, Deep Bars, AggressiveTagalog
Kris Delano (formerly known as Hallucinate)Dan Christopher GarciaManila, Metro ManilaShots Fired, Rawstarr RecordsSerious Lyrics, Personals, Wordplay Tagalog, English (Early)
LanzetaLanz Jasper PicacheOlongapo, Zambales1kiaoSerious, Aggressive, Hardcore, Wordplay, Holorhyme, FlowTagalog
Left Eye BlindJames Neil Dela PazTaytay, RizalBlind Rhyme Productions, Armr-, 21st-CheSeriousTagalog
LemiMark Lemi OrielPasig, Metro ManilaRhymalaya, PoemaWordplayTagalog
LhipkramPhilmark DominguezLas Piñas, Metro Manila / Malabon, Metro ManilaStreet2demic, Parañaque Rebels, 3GSWordplay, Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Style MockingTagalog
LibsMurderDeathKill (MDK), Batch 1Horrorcore, Serious, HardcoreEnglish
LilJohn†Johnross Delos SantosParañaque, Metro ManilaParañaque Rebels, All-Star Pro, 3GSRebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, TheatricsTagalog
Lil Coli (famously known as Coli Tugista)Las Piñas, Metro ManilaRound 1187, 187 MobstazComedy, FreestyleTagalog
Lil' SisaJhayann ParreñoAntipolo, RizalCrazy FamilyAggressive, Comedy, Sexy RapTagalog
LilStrocksThomas Michael Boncales StrocksSan Miguel, Bohol6323, 3GS, Shaman Ubec, RapolloComedy, Sexual Humor, Gun BarsTagalog
LirikalOlongapo, ZambalesSuwail na Anak ng GapoSerious, Poetic, ComedyTagalog
LoonieMarlon PeroramasCebu City, Cebu / Pasig, Metro ManilaHiphop22, Stick Figgas, Konektado, Barangay Tibay, Artifice, FMCCPoetic, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Comedy, TheatricsTagalog, English (one time)
LukeManilaSouthern VillainsSeriousTagalog
LuxuriaRya Chantel EclipseBinangonan, RizalUnlock ClothingSerious, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog
MackataDarren TotingCebu City, Cebu / Bacoor, Cavite032 Soldierz, 3GS, WassazlifeAggressive, SeriousTagalog
MakiiMandaue, Cebu032 Souldierz, 3GS, Goat Squad, SC2013, Project Ground ZeroComedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, WordplaysTagalog
Manda BaliwAntipolo, RizalRihipmo, Antipolo's Finest, Alyansa Paikot, Mybngthugs, WPCHoodComedy, FreestyleTagalog
Marshall BonifacioJoel Israel MabayoCebu City, Cebu / Santa Cruz, Lagunadimokaya063, Rapollo, Outbox, Writer's BlockSerious Bars, Aggressive, Bilingual Bars, Comedy, Wordplay, Serious LyricsTagalog
MartinIloilo City, IloiloDIYS Republic, SYK, WTI, D.A.ComedyTagalog
MastafeatAntonio Cajuban Jr.General Mariano Alvarez, CaviteMasters' Connection, BNS, Crazy Family, Maharlika, Man Illa Music, Puyat FamComedy, FreestyleTagalog
MaxfordMaxford FamitancoDavao City, Davao del SurK. Records, Mindanao IllestComedy, Serious Lyrics, BilingualTagalog
M ZhaytChristian Paolo GabriolaRosario, Pasig, Metro Manila3GS, All Star, Rapskallion, Poema, Cursebox, 13 Kabalyero, SunuganRebuttals, Freestyle, Serious, Multisyllabic Rhyme, WordplayTagalog
MelchristSanto Tomas, Batangas / Iligan, Lanao del NorteMongol Unit, Aki Rhyme StateFreestyle, Aggressive, HardcoreTagalog
MhotThomas Lynmuel MayacyacDasmariñas, CaviteMula Etivac, Makatahanan Records, Straight Hustle Music, Meekly BrandWordplay, Comedy, Anagram, PalindromeTagalog
MikideeMichael DavidLegazpi, AlbayCrazy Family, Oragon Unit, BLK MRKT, Bikolano Rappers Org.,Magjalu MovementComedy, WordplayTagalog
Mocks WunJerome PayumoSan Fernando, PampangaURP, 045 Records, Diction United, Pisngi LordComedy, FreestyleTagalog
Mike MakataParañaque / MakatiSouthern Villains, Meks FamiliaComedy, FreestyleTagalog
NegatiboEmmanuel MagantosBaesa, Quezon City, Metro ManilaMartial Camp, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, Super PogiSpeed rap, Multi syllabic Rhyme, WordplayTagalog
NikkiJonathan VibasDigos, Davao del SurSupreme Blood, Heneral Luna, Digos Rap Project, PSB Records, Slickboats ProdzComedy, Bilingual Bars, TheatricsTagalog
NothingElseSta. Mesa, Manila City, Metro ManilaAMPONSerious, Left-Field, Aggressive, HardcoreEnglish, Tagalog (one time)
NotoriousBilly LizanoAnonas Street, Quezon City, Metro ManilaKampo Teroritmo, Proyekto Dos Tres, P2 Hood, King GSerious, Wordplay, Palindrome, HardcoreTagalog
NumerhusJoseph Arnold MarananCainta, RizalShockra, Repablikan Syndicate, Fatal Sign RecordsSerious, Flow, Speed RapTagalog
Omar BaliwOmar ManzanoMakati, Metro ManilaHigh Minds ClothingFlow, Multisyllabic Rhyme, SeriousTagalog
OnaksJames Kevin AsisCainta, RizalYo GangFreestyle, FlowTagalog
One Lie AceRichard Ace RodelaBacoor, Cavite / Las Piñas, Metro ManilaPublic Enemies, Team OG, G-Sounds Ent, Shot Gang Pro, Laglagan Rap Battle LeagueWordplay, ComedyTagalog
One3DKatipunan, Quezon City, Metro ManilaAudible MC'sOffensive, HardcoreEnglish
OnlisonTagum, Davao del NorteRhyme BallisticsBilingual Bars, Comedy, Slight Wordplays, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog
PapewJasper Joshua AdvinculaTanza, CaviteMongol Unit, C.A.S.H., Street Love Rhythm, ShottasComedy, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog
Pen PlumaMarco AquinoCebu City, CebuShaman Ubec, Villadoggs, Tresmarap, Alas KwatroMultisyllabic Rhyme, Comedy, WordplayTagalog
PistoleroChristian Carlo CañaresTondo, Manila, Metro ManilaHush Musik, Jmekwar, Delubyong Anghel, 3GS, AllStar ProductionComedy, Rebuttals, Freestyle, Serious, PersonalsTagalog
PlaridhelGeorge GrenadeTagum, Davao del NorteCandelabraDeep Lyrics, Wordplay, Bilingual BarsTagalog
PlazmaPaulo CallanganQuezon City, Metro ManilaMurderDeathKill (MDK), TCMF, Writer's Block, Sabretooth Academy, UprisingWordplay, Horrorcore, Aggressive, Comedy, Hardcore Tagalog
Poison13Marco LacsonMariveles, BataanRhyming In Tandem, Beatpro, Home Made Studio, BCity Entertainment,3GSImpersonation, Speed Rap, Serious Lyrics, Part-multisyllabic rhymes, Flow, ComedyTagalog
PricetaggJomari EspirituSan Fernando, La Union / Santa Mesa, Manila, Metro ManilaRep The Hood Ent., Shots Fired, Rawstarr Records, Villain Wear, Black Rose Tattoo, Fake Gangsta, KontrabidaPersonals, Wordplays, Gangsta Rap, Gun Bars, Aggressive, Deep Bars, Offensive, FlowTagalog
Prince RhymeJason PinedaPasay, Metro ManilaPsychotic Crew, 3GSSerious, Multisyllabic RhymesTagalog
Prosecutor BillyBilly ArupoOlongapo, ZambalesArma Letra, The Firing Squad, Locus Delicti, RPN RecordsAggressive, Hardcore, HorrorcoreTagalog
ProtegeQuezon CityAudible MC's, Talksic WaysComedy, AggressiveEnglish
RaizenCebu City, CebuC.A.L, 032 Souldiers, Yamuh, Rapollo, OponsideComedy, FreestyleTagalog
RangeAndrew SaleraBoljoon, CebuSeven Kings Production, 3GS, ThinkPostive Wear,Crystal Meth uzers.Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Bilingual, Theatrics, Visayan lyricsTagalog
RapidoChristian Raffy GuerreroRosario, CaviteElements,Speed Rap, Offensive, Comedy, Sexual Humour, Sexy rap, FlowTagalog
RBTOManilaVito CrewSerious, Rhyme Scheme, AggressiveEnglish
Redd BlotMarikina, Metro ManilaBatch 1, 3LCComedyTagalog
RentaoCabanatuan, Nueva EcijaLot#3, OldSkulRebuttals, Aggressive, Unorthodox, ComedyTagalog
Righteous OneJoshua BerenguerMeycauayan, BulacanBrown Radio, FMCC, SouljahsSerious, Freestyle, Flow, Aggressive, SeriousTagalog
Rich FloRichard FlorentinoVillasis, PangasinanHaftwayhouse, One Voice Productions, Rep The Hood, Debate Partida, Distriq 5Serious, DeepTagalog
RishHarris ReguyaOlongapo, ZambalesSuwail na Anak ng Gapo, EastSide 727Serious, FreestyleTagalog
RomanoRomano TrinidadCabanatuan, Nueva EcijaRappscab Music, 3GS, Cursebox Production, Mark BeatsFreestyle, Rebuttals, Aggressive, ComedyTagalog
RudicJoshua LingatingPagadian, Zamboanga del Sur / Quezon City, Metro ManilaDC Clan, Mindanao's Illest, Simbagsik, Bangsamoro Artist, MTM BrandSerious, Deep, BilingualTagalog
RuffianBaras, RizalMotus, Bars Rizal, 6 FiguresMultisyllabic Rhyme, WordplayTagalog
Saint Ice (formerly known as "Ice Rocks"Parañaque, Metro ManilaCIDA, AOJOffensive, Hardcore, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog, English (Early)
Sak MaestroHansel CaboDavao City, Davao del SurUprising, Cot Crew, The Takeover, K-RecordsSerious, Bilingual, WordplayTagalog
SayaddRalph LizanoAnonas Street, Quezon City, Metro ManilaIllustrado, Oyog International, UprisingSerious, Hardcore, Aggressive, Poetic, Left-fieldTagalog
SayantipikoAgapito EinsteinBalanga, BataanBataan Hip-hop Movement, AbakadazSerious, WordplayTagalog
SevPasigSMCComedyEnglish
ShehyeeChristopher John OngkikoMandaluyong, Metro ManilaBMG, Flipmusic, Flee Entertainment, Watawat, Game Streamer, DoTa boy, Dos Por Dos Champion, Isabuhay ChampionComedy, Offensive, Rebuttals, Personals, Multisyllabic Rhyme, FreestyleTagalog
ShernanShernan Roy GaiteMuntinlupa, Metro ManilaMuntinlupas Most Wanted, 3GS, Senyor Mafias, AllStar Production, YouTube VloggerComedy, Costumes, Freestyle, Rebuttals, TheatricsTagalog
SibilCarlo FulleroPasig, Metro Manila13Kabalyero, Repablikan, Poema, Marshall Brand ClothingSeriousTagalog
SilencerRic LaurinoParañaque, Metro ManilaFamilia De Calibre, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride ProductionComedy, FlowTagalog
Silent EffectDavao City, Davao del SurLifelinez, Kalawakan CrewComedyTagalog
SinCityQuezon City / Las VegasMMG, Hi FamComedy, OffensiveEnglish
SinioJoseph Martin CagasanMabalacat, PampangaPampanga's Finest, 45 Battalion, Real Jokes, Copy Right, Benta Tshirt, Benta Vape JuiceComedy, Rebuttals, Offensive, Wordplay, PersonalsTagalog
Sir DeoMariveles, BataanSining Magiting Group, Mariveles Hiphop Production, Niyowma ProductionComedy, Gimmick, Theatrics, Serious, Deep BarsTagalog
Sixth ThreatFluvert Floy CagampangDavao City, Davao del Sur3Digitz, Dongalo Wreckords, Fatal Sign RecordsMultisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, Serious BarsTagalog
SkarmPhilip PachecoPasig, Metro ManilaAMPON, Talksic Ways, The PharmComedy, Rhyme SchemeEnglish
SlockOneLas Piñas, Metro ManilaPublic Enemies, Kumpronta Family, South Choppers, Crazy Thugs Music, Laglagan, J&D Music, Black Bandana, NotoryusComedy, Speed Rap, FreestyleTagalog
SmugglazBryan LaoTondo, Manila, Metro ManilaHiphop22, 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, Shockra, Vertical Brew MusicSpeed Rap, Comedy, Serious, Freestyle, Flow, RebuttalsTagalog
SparoMalabon City, Metro ManilaMalabon Thugs, 187 MobstazSpeed Rap, FlowTagalog
Sur HenyoMark MerinoBaguio, BenguetFamiliarity Entertainment, PKC, Rep The Hood Entertainment, Mensaheros, Hukbong LiriKKKalSerious, Deep, Freestyle, Comedy, AggressiveTagalog
TargetRenie Boy PalmaLas Piñas, Metro ManilaDouble Cross, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride Production, Shots FiredWordplay, Freestyle, PoeticTagalog
Tatz MavenJalil MacalangcomGeneral Santos, South CotabatoUprising, Pangkat Magat,OSD, Troop One, DigmaanAggressive, WordplayTagalog
ThikeJason CruzAntipolo, RizalRPN Records, Allstar Production, United Antipolo EmpireFreestyle, SeriousTagalog
Third DDavid Lubag IIIBalanga, BataanBataan Hiphop Movement, AbakadazWordplay, Comedy, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog
Tim aka Cleave HecklerMurderDeathKill (MDK)Horrorcore, Comedy, Serious, AggressiveEnglish
Tipsy DMark Kevin AndradeBalanga, BataanBataan Hiphop Movement, Abakadaz, Outbox, BrixxologyWordplay, Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, BilingualTagalog
TowpherChristopher OquendoNaga, Camarines SurJuan Dela Crew, Crazy Family, NCHC, Barrio De BaraComedy, FreestyleTagalog
TwengTagbilaran, Bohol / Cagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalSix3Hundred Crew, Palma Doggz, Bohol Bee Farm, Leadership Friendship Service Zeta Beta Chapter, UprisingGimmick, Comedy, TheatricsTagalog
VerbQuezon City / Cabanatuan / TarlacPeople's Future, R&R, Vito Crew, Wip Caps, LFC04, CSB-MPSerious, Aggressive, Personals, Comedy. Conscious RapTagalog
VitrumFrancis MaysonCavite City, Cavite / Mandaluyong, Metro ManilaManipesto, Resbakk, Tabakk, Ingay Likha, Raplines Battle LeagueSerious, Aggressive, Personals, Comedy. Conscious RapTagalog
WrathsolAllen BonifacioArayat, PampangaSkrmsh Entertainment, SKRMSHTRXXPZ, OlympuzDeep, Wordplay, Poetic, HardcoreTagalog
YunikoJohn Michael LopezBagong Silang, Caloocan, Metro ManilaPureMusicPro, Norte Suprema, NJ RecordsAggressive, WordplayTagalog
ZaitoPedro Canon .Dasmariñas, Cavite / Bacoor, Cavite / Las Piñas, Metro ManilaUprisingComedy, Poetic, Freestyle, Onomatopoeic Rhyme, Theatrics, Story TellingTagalog
ZakiZaki SufyanPasig, Metro ManilaMorobeats, ExplicitAggressive, Wordplay, Serious, Slant RhymeTagalog
Zend LukeZend Luke AbreaCagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalTrono Sa OroPoetic, Left-fieldTagalog
Zero HourGor AyasibDavao City, Davao del SurDown Loud Crew, The TakeoverBilingual Lyrics, SeriousTagalog
ZeusCebu City, CebuB32 Shoulders, Blankko, The Chill Camp, Pasingot Boys, Rapollo, GV6ASerious, Freestyle, ComedyTagalog

Isabuhay Tournament winners

YearWinnerFinalistSemi-finalistsEliminated in round 2Eliminated in round 1
2013AklasBLKD
2014BatasMelchrist
2015BatasRomano
2016LooniePlazma
2017Mhot Sur Henyo
2018Shehyee[5] Pistolero
2019Sixth Threat[6] Apekz
2020M-ZhaytLhipkram
2021J-BlaqueGoriong Talas
2022PistoleroLuxuria
  • Goriong Talas
  • Poison13
  • JDee
  • Castillo
  • Harlem
  • Elbiz
  • Zaki
  • Pen Pluma
  • CNine
  • Plaridhel
  • Zaito
  • C-Quence
  • SlockOne
  • Zend Luke
2023InvictusHazky
  • JDee
  • Plaridhel
  • Sak Maestro
  • Poison13
  • Zaito
  • Illtimate
  • Asser
  • C-Quence
  • Bagsik
  • Prince Rhyme
  • J-King
  • Castillo
  • G-Clown
  • Sayadd
2024TBA
Notes

Dos Por Dos Winners

YearWinnersFinalistsSemi-finalistsEliminated in round 2Eliminated in round 1
2012Shehyee/SmugglazLoonie/Abra
2013Frooz/ElbizCrazymix/Bassilyo
2017Shernan/M ZhaytSinio/Tipsy D
Notes: Yelshawn and Bogchick faced and won against El D'No and 2Khelle for the 16th slot.

Guest emcees

NamePersonal NameHometownAffiliations
Bender†Alex BuchananOttawa, Ontario, CanadaFlight Distance
CharronCorey CharronOttawa, Ontario,
Chef GaebartolinaCyril Glen GrapaAsuncion, PhilippinesChupachups24 / Inang bakla
BoyJ@coalJake Luz TalonSampao, PhilippinesGaeBoys
Moe LesterKhyle ReponteCapungagan, PhilippinesSnatcheR$
Loe PesciRaj KumarMontreal, Quebec, CanadaOG Hindu Kush, AGL
Mark GristMark GristPeterborough, United KingdomPrince's Teaching Trust, The Roundhouse
Dirtbag DanDaniel MartinezSan Jose, California, USA
ShazaamJohn LandenfeltStockholm, SwedenRi-Fa Crew
TantrumJason ChungUnion City, California, USAAsterisk, Tantrumonthemic
TwizzieLamar RamosCalgary, Alberta, CanadaContraverse

Impact and criticism

FlipTop initially gained criticism for its use of strong language, mockery and bullying, prompting the city government of Makati to ban rap battles in the area.[7] As time passed, the events gained acceptance with the help of official FlipTop YouTube channel[8] gaining more than one million subscribers for which they received the Golden Play Button Award, and over two million likes on its Facebook fanpage.[9] [10] Some emcees in the league recently are more focused on line delivery, hyping the audience in the battle, and gimmicks rather than dissing to attack the opponent; emcees also improved their penmanship.[11] After it gained success and reputation via social media,[12] many amateur and other rap battles arose such as Sunugan, Word War, Bolero Rap Battles, Bahay Katay, Flipshop, Flipcap etc. Due to its freestyle and rhymed content, some academics consider it as modern-day "balagtasan" although some rap artists discourage the idea. Some educators consider FlipTop as 21st century Philippine literature.[13] [14] [15] [16] Some emcees involved in FlipTop have gained commercial success like Abra,[17] Dello, Loonie, Smugglaz, Shehyee, and others, which caught media attention. Some lines spoken by the emcees in battles became popular phrases used in the Philippines.[18] [19]

Controversies

Sinio vs. Shehyee post battle off-stage

Due to the nature of the league and its mechanics, bashing or shaming emcees' relatives is inevitable during the battle. However, in an undercard match between Sinio and Shehyee during the Ahon 7 event on December 16, 2016, Shehyee threw disrespectful lines against Sinio's wife, Bie Sarmiento, during the battle. This led to Sinio aggressively rebutting Shehyee by dissing the latter's girlfriend, internet sensation Ann Mateo. Their match was uploaded on FlipTop's YouTube channel on February 2, 2017, and went viral with over five million views within four days. Sinio's harsh words about Ann Mateo received mixed reactions, and became a hot topic on social media. Controversy arose when Ann Mateo's mother saw the video and threatened Sinio with a lawsuit. Because of the situation, many netizens bashed Shehyee for being unprofessional for his failure to explain to his girlfriend's mother the mechanics of the league. Sinio felt that Shehyee was not to blame and that he understood Ann Mateo's mother's point-of-view. Shehyee tried to help Sinio in addressing the issue with Ann Mateo's mother. Ann Mateo did not share her reaction about the topic.[20] [21] [22]

Reading lyrics during the battle

When the battle between Pistolero vs Luxuria was uploaded to FlipTop Youtube Channel, viewers noticed Luxuria reading her written lyrics on her smartphone in the middle of the battle instead of memorizing it, raising concerns of unfairness and cheating.

Besides Luxuria, there have been other instances of rappers reading their lyrics. Dopee and his partner Snob was caught in their DosPorDos battle reading their lyrics on a piece of paper for a few seconds. In another instance, rapper LilWeng pulled out an earphone to listen to his verses.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uncovering Battle Rap with FlipTop's Anygma. Adre. Trixia. Red Bull Music. November 18, 2016.
  2. Web site: "Nico Mag-Ingay!": An Exploratory Study on Fliptop Battle. prezi.com. January 23, 2016.
  3. Web site: Rhyme and lots of reason at FlipTop. . September 25, 2016.
  4. Web site: billboard.ph - billboard Resources and Information . ww1.billboard.ph.
  5. Web site: SHEHYEE Crowned As FlipTop Battle League's 'Isabuhay 2018' Champion!. myx.abs-cbn.com. en. November 30, 2019.
  6. Web site: Davaoeño Rapper SIXTH THREAT Beats APEKZ To Become FlipTop's 'Isabuhay 2019' Champ!. myx.abs-cbn.com. en. December 18, 2019.
  7. Web site: FlipTop Rap Events Banned In Makati. Manila Link. November 18, 2016. July 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160716171010/http://www.manilalink.com/2015/06/fliptop-rap-events-banned-in-makati.html. dead.
  8. News: Rap battles, comedy, and the Philippines' YouTube video makers. Rappler. February 11, 2017. en.
  9. Web site: Fliptop: the modern 'balagtasan'. October 11, 2012. Inquirer Lifestyle.
  10. Web site: Pinoy style 'flip top' a new trend in hiphop music. August 22, 2016.
  11. News: 8 Maling Akala Tungkol Sa FlipTop. November 6, 2018. en.
  12. Web site: Will Flip-Hop Save OPM?. May 3, 2014. Inquirer Lifestyle.
  13. Web site: Is FlipTop the modern-day Balagtasan?. GMA News Online.
  14. Web site: Get to know your modern-day Balagtasan stars. filipinotimes.ae. January 23, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160130231755/http://filipinotimes.ae/entertainment/2014/04/10/get-to-know-your-modern-day-balagtasan-stars/. January 30, 2016.
  15. Web site: Balagtasismo Versus Fliptop Mismo?. pinoyweekly.org. September 25, 2016.
  16. Web site: Versus Verses: FlipTop as Counterculture. Solitario. J. Mikhail. University of the Philippines. January 14, 2019 . en-US. December 18, 2019.
  17. News: Banaterong makata – The Benildean. November 6, 2014. The Benildean. February 11, 2017. en-US. September 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180909112809/http://thebenildean.org/2014/11/banaterong-makata-2/. dead.
  18. Web site: Rhyme and lots of reason at FlipTop. philstar.com.
  19. Web site: juice.ph. www.juice.ph.
  20. Web site: Ann Mateo's mom wants to sue Fliptop's Sinio over offensive rap battle lines. Abanilla. Clarizel. entertainment.inquirer.net. February 6, 2017 . en. February 6, 2017.
  21. Web site: Fliptop star Sinio might get into legal trouble because of offensive lines in rap battle. February 7, 2017. Manila. February 9, 2017.
  22. News: Model's mom plans to sue FlipTop star over rap battle. News. Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN News. February 9, 2017. en-US.

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