Honcho (rapper)
Mark Ezekiel Maglasang (born June 13, 1995), known professionally as Honcho (formerly Bosx1ne), is a Filipino rapper and songwriter known for founding the hip-hop group Ex Battalion,[2] whose collective gained nationwide prominence with hits such as "Hayaan Mo Sila" and "No Games", the only trap tracks that charted the Top 10 of the now-defunct Billboard PH Top 20.
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Born | Mark Ezekiel Maglasang June 13, 1995 Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines |
Other names | Bosx1ne |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Notable work | Hayaan Mo Sila, No Games |
Spouse | Erika Tolosa Maglasang[1] |
Children | 2 |
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Member of | Ex Battalion |
Career
Bosx1ne founded Ex Battalion who gained nationwide fame in 2018 after the release of "Hayaan Mo Sila", he changed his screen name to Honcho in mid-2020.[3]
In April 2021, Honcho announced a lenten special EP entitled "Rosario", which he would be releasing on YouTube on a one-track-a-day arrangement from April 1 to 4, starting with the first song entitled "Ulap" featuring Jekkpot, Brando, and MC Einstein, and finally ending with the titular song itself.[4]
In August 2022, Honcho apparently was "kicked out" of Ex Battalion after an alleged altercation with Skusta Clee, according to a cryptic post by the latter indicating Honcho has left the group.[5][6]
See also
References
- "Ex Battalion members profile: real names, age, birthday, songs". Kami.com.ph. November 12, 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- "Why Ai Ai taught Ex B boys a lesson". philstar.com. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Gabinete, Jojo. "Mark Maglasang, aka Bosx1ne, kumalas na sa Ex Battalion". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- Video on YouTube
- "Skusta Clee sinapak: Ex-Battalion nilayasan ni Honcho". Abante News. Abante News.
- Angan, Kara. "Ex Battalion are done with rumormongers with new track, Chismis". hiphopdx.com. HipHopDX Asia. Retrieved August 9, 2022.