FlipTop Battle League
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][2] 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.[3][4] The league also branched out into several divisions after its success.[5] The league is currently under management of a self-produced events and artist management company, FlipTop Kru Corp which was established also by Yuson.
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| Industry | Battle rap |
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| Founded | February 6, 2010 |
| Founder | Alaric Riam Yuson |
| Headquarters | Cifra Bldg, Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
| Website | www |
Format
FlipTop has three different battle formats which sometimes combined with Freestyle
- Written – This format allows use of written lyrics along with freestyle and is now the standard format used in battles.
- Freestyle – At first the most common in all FlipTop tournaments, this format is now rarely done and has generally been replaced by the written format. Lyrics must be thought of during the battle.
- Old School – Is essentially the freestyle format but is accompanied with an instrumental and is commonly used on tryouts.
There are also different variations of rap battle within the FlipTop tournament:
- Dos por Dos – Tag-team freestyle rap battle. It can be Emcee or Femcee, Freestyle or Written.
- Five on Five – Five-member team freestyle rap battle. It can be Emcee or Femcee, Freestyle or Written.
- Femcee Battle – All-female rap battle. It can be Freestyle or Written.
- Intergender Battle – Male vs. Female battle.
- Royal Rumble – A rap battle consists of more than two emcees randomly attack or bash each other.
- Secret Battle – Same as the other battles but with limited audience. Sometimes it surprisingly appeared in the day of the tournament unannounced.
- Won Minutes – Strictly one-minute per round format.
- Promo Battle – A rap battle without any judging occurred. For theatrical performance and entertainment purpose only.
List of events
| Event Name | Date | Venue |
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| Grain Assault | February 6, 2010 | Quantum Cafe, Makati |
| Second Sight | March 20, 2010 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Ahon | May 15, 2010 | Guerrilla Radio, Pasig |
| Process of Illumination | June 25, 2010 | Freedom Bar, Anonas, Quezon City |
| Bwelta Balentong | July 17, 2010 | Freedom Bar, Anonas, Quezon City |
| Down N South | September 25, 2010 | Friday's Super Club, Las Pinas City |
| 2 on 2[lower-alpha 1] | October 16, 2010 | Tanza, Cavite |
| Gapo de Gulat | October 29, 2010 | Music Jam, Olongapo City |
| Sabong Sumulong | November 12, 2010 | Texas Cockpit Arena, Marikina |
| Tectonics | December 4, 2010 | Katips Bar and Grillery, Katipunan Extension, Quezon City |
| Grain Assault 2 | February 5, 2011 | Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan corner Kamagong St. Makati |
| Different Ways | May 28, 2011 | Durian Bar, Madrazo Compound, Davao City |
| Ahon 2[lower-alpha 1] | July 1–2, 2011 | Hades Bar, 99 Timog Avenue, Quezon City |
| FlipTop @ Dutdutan | August 27, 2011 | World Trade Center, Pasay |
| Mindfields | September 23, 2011 | Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City |
| 082 Magnitude | September 24, 2011 | Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City |
| Zoning | October 22, 2011 | Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan Corner Kamagong, Makati |
| Gapo de Gulat 2 | November 5, 2011 | Jax Comedy Bar, Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City |
| Ahon 3 | December 10, 2011 | Katip's Bar, Katipunan Extension, Quezon City |
| Bara Ko Barako | December 17, 2011 | Naic Covered Court, Naic, Cavite |
| FlipTop @ Ilocos Norte | December 28, 2011 | Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte |
| Mindfields 2 | February 16, 2012 | Club Z, Sucat Parañaque |
| Grain Assault 3[lower-alpha 1] | February 25, 2012 | Feron Bldg., Kamagong Corner Bagtigkan |
| Mindfields 3 | March 1, 2012 | Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City |
| Hukuman[lower-alpha 1] | March 17, 2012 | Orani Gym, Orani, Bataan |
| Mindfields 4 | March 30, 2012 | Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City |
| Mindfields 5 | April 21, 2012 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields 6 | April 26, 2012 | Skarlet Jazz Kticher Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City |
| Zoning 2[lower-alpha 1] | May 5,13, 2012 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields Mindanao | May 17–18, 2012 | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
| Different Ways 2 | May 19, 2012 | GSP Gym, Davao City |
| Boom Bap Friday[lower-alpha 1] | July 6, 2012 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Dagitay | July 28, 2012 | Hayahay Treehouse Bar & Grill, Flores Avenue, Piapi Beach, 6200 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
| Unibersikulo[lower-alpha 1] | August 31, 2012 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Kataga | September 8, 2012 | Kamalig Bar, Rosario, Cavite |
| Aspakan | October 6, 2012 | Party Piknikan, Lazatin Blvd., Villa Victoria, San Fernando City, Pampanga |
| Ahon 4 | November 9–10, 2012 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields 7 | December 7, 2012 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Grain Assault 4[lower-alpha 1] | February 8, 2013 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Pakusganay | March 2, 2013 | GSP Gym, Davao City |
| Tectonics 2 | April 27, 2013 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Zoning 3[lower-alpha 1] | May 17, 2013 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Tournament Round 2[lower-alpha 1] | July 19–20, 2013 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Tournament Semis[lower-alpha 1] | September 27, 2013 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| 082 Magnitude Ikaduha | November 9, 2013 | Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City |
| Unibersikulo 2[lower-alpha 1] | December 21, 2013 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Grain Assault 5 | February 7, 2014 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Kiss Sabay Hug 1 | February 14, 2014 | Sogo Plaza, Kanto Tan Street, Baklaran, Metro Manila |
| Ubec Mindfields | February 16, 2014 | Gorordo Street, Cebu City |
| Second Sight 2 | April 11, 2014 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Gubat | April 25, 2014 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Oromata | May 9, 2014 | Cagayan de Oro |
| Kataga 2 | June 28, 2014 | Imus, Cavite |
| Aspakan 2 | July 19, 2014 | Angeles, Pampanga |
| Zoning 4 | August 30, 2014 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Gubat 2 | October 18, 2014 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Mindfields x Rapollo | October 19, 2014 | C Cuperclub, Cebu City |
| Zoning 5 | November 8, 2014 | Club Z/Barbaric Bar, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Paranaque City |
| Ahon 5 | December 19–20, 2014 | San Juan Gym, San Juan City |
| Grain Assault 6 | February 7, 2015 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Second Sight 3 | March 13, 2015 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Bwelta Balentong 2 | May 30, 2015 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields Cebu | June 3, 2015 | Lahug, Cebu City |
| Gubat 3 | July 4, 2015 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Process of Illumination 2 | August 22, 2015 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Unibersikulo 3 | September 12, 2015 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Aspakan 3 | October 10, 2015 | Angeles, Pampanga |
| Process of Illumination 3 | October 23, 2015 | Dasmariñas, Cavite |
| 082 Magnitude 3 | November 27, 2015 | Davao City |
| Process of Illumination 4 | November 28, 2015 | Davao City |
| Ahon 6 | December 11–13, 2015 | San Juan Gym, San Juan City |
| Grain Assault 7 | February 6, 2016 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Kataga 3 | February 20, 2016 | Rosario, Cavite |
| Process of Illumination 5 | March 11, 2016 | Cebu City |
| Gubat 4 | March 12, 2016 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Second Sight 4 | May 7, 2016 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Aspakan 4 | June 11, 2016 | Mabalacat, Pampanga |
| Mindfields 8 | July 15, 2016 | Davao City |
| Pakusganay 2 | July 16, 2016 | Davao City |
| Bwelta Balentong 3 | September 17, 2016 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields x Rapollo 2 | September 23, 2016 | Bikeyard Cafe, Cebu City |
| Gubat 5 | September 24, 2016 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Mindfields 9 | October 24, 2016 | Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City |
| Unibersikulo 4 | October 29, 2016 | Quantum Cafe, Makati |
| Ahon 7[lower-alpha 1] | December 16–17, 2016 | San Juan Gym, San Juan City |
| Grain Assault 8[lower-alpha 2] | February 10, 2017 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields 10 | February 18, 2017 | Mow's, Matalino Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Second Sight 5 | February 24, 2017 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Mindfields 11 | March 22, 2017 | Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City |
| Unibersikulo 5[lower-alpha 1] | March 25, 2017 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Kabanata[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 3] | April 8, 2017 | Nueva Ecija Colleges Gymnasium, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija |
| Mindfields 12 | April 26, 2017 | Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City |
| Mindfields 13 | May 5, 2017 |
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| Gubat 6[lower-alpha 1] | May 6, 2017 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Mindfields 14 | May 12, 2017 | 082 Lokal, Davao City |
| Pakusganay 3[lower-alpha 1] | May 13, 2017 | Davao City |
| Zoning 6[lower-alpha 1] | June 16, 2017 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Bwelta Balentong 4[lower-alpha 1] | August 25, 2017 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Zoning 7[lower-alpha 1] | October 13, 2017 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Aspakan 5 | October 20, 2017 | Mabalacat, Pampanga |
| Ahon 8 | December 8–9, 2017 | Riverside Studios Manila, Valenzuela, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Second Sight 6 | March 16, 2018 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Zoning 8 | June 29, 2018 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Gubat 7 | July 14, 2018 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Pakusganay 4 | July 21, 2018 | Cap Auditorium, Poblacion District, Davao City |
| Process of Illumination 6 |
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| Bwelta Balentong 5 | September 8, 2018 | B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Unibersikulo 6 | October 20, 2018 | Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan corner Kamagong St. Makati |
| Ahon 9 | December 14–15, 2018 | Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati |
| Won Minutes | March 22, 2019 | Arkipelago, Bagtikan St., Makati |
| Pakusganay 5 | March 30, 2019 | Cap Auditorium, Poblacion District, Davao City |
| Gubat 8 | April 13, 2019 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Second Sight 7 | April 27, 2019 | Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati |
| Zoning 2019 | June 29, 2019 | Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati |
| Unibersikulo 7 | August 10, 2019 | Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati |
| Won Minutes | August 23, 2019 | Laysa's BBQ Grill, Bonifacio Street, Davao City |
| Pakusganay 6 | August 24, 2019 | Muzikhaven, Prime Square, Davao City |
| Won Minutes | September 27, 2019 | Azul Tuslob Buwa, Gororo Avenue, Cebu City |
| Gubat 9 | September 28, 2019 | Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City |
| Bwelta Balentong 6 | October 12, 2019 | Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati |
| Ahon 10 | December 13–14, 2019 | Tiu Theater, 2F Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue. Makati |
| The FlipTop Festival | February 7–8, 2020 | Aseana City Concert Grounds, Paranaque City |
| Zoning 10 | July 2020 | D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (FlipTop office, Mandaluyong) |
| Buwelta Balentong 7 | October 2020 | D' mention, Buhay Pa Din City (FlipTop office, Mandaluyong) |
- Notes
- With Dos por Dos matches
- House party celebration. No battle is held.
- Video upload was on-hold first due to technical problems
Noted battle emcees
| Emcee Name | Real Name | Hometown | Affiliations | Signature Style |
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| 2khelle | Jouwell Edaño | Olongapo City, Zambales | Alpha Taktika, Gapo Rappers Society, A-syan Records | Comedy |
| Abaddon | Venzon Malubay | Malabon City | 187 Mobstaz, Shockra, Bahay Katay | Speed rap, Flow, Freestyle |
| Abra | Raymond Abracosa | Pasig, Metro Manila | Artifice Records, Flipmusic, Hiphop22, Ivory Music & Video, Lyrically Deranged Poets | Multisyllabic Rhyme Schemes, Wordplays, Speed Rap |
| Aelekz | Alex Patrick Isidro | Cebu City | AMF Productions, Whutitdo, Rapollo | Serious Bars, Deep Bars |
| Aklas | Philip Ching | Iloilo City/Bulacan | Batch 1, True Death, AKLAS Ltd., LUMA, Murder Death Kill, Army of the Galaxy | Aggressive, Offensive, Unorthodox, |
| AKT | Nathaniel Nicole Nachor | Olongapo City | Arma Letra, Kamandag Lirikal, Tomahawk | Personals, Serious |
| Andy G | Andy Jamolin | Parañaque, Metro Manila | DC Clan, Double Cross, The Real South Pride Production, Laglagan Battle League | Comedy, Poetic, Freestyle |
| Apekz | Mark Anthony Cadiente | Valenzuela, Metro Manila | Hustlin', Hiphop22 | Comedy, Rebuttals, Poetic, Serious, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhyme |
| Apoc | Ralph Dela Fuente | Pasig, Metro Manila | Raw, Dukes, Bilog Writer's Block, Sabertooth Academy, Uprising | Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars, Wordplay |
| Arma | Christopher Artillo | Iloilo City / Angono, Rizal / Pasig City | 50 Hundred, Walang Iwanan Brothers, Serallo Boys | |
| Asero | Olongapo City, Zambales | True Pinoy Playaz, G.R.S., A-Syan Recordz | Deep Bars | |
| Asser | Asser Ace Dilao | Cebu City, Cebu | NevaNevaNevaLand, 3GS, Outbox, Rapollo | Serious, Speed Rap, Aggressive, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy |
| Badang | Darwin Ferianeza | Marikina, Metro Manila/Baguio | All Star Productions, Tuesday Troop, Hahay Entertainment | Sexual Humor, Comedy, Freestyle, Speed Rap, Serious |
| Bagsik | Julian Nico Kho | Marilao, Bulacan | Archive, Madspit, Highclasz Entertainment | Multisyllabic Rhyme, Offensive, Personals |
| Bassilyo | Lordivino Ignacio | Marikina, Metro Manila | Crazy as Pinoy, Crazy Family, Badboys, MCA Music, Ang Probinsyano | Comedy, Singing, Serious Lyrics, Freestyle |
| Batas | Mark Rodriguez | Tahanan, Parañaque, Metro Manila | Wild Ones Tatttoo, Illustrado, Uprising, Barangay Tibay, Sultans of Snap, Tha TVC Black, Kampo Teroritmo,Xeno Devata Project | Serious Lyrics, Unorthodox, Wordplay, Aggressive, Hardcore |
| Batang Rebelde | Marvin Arias | Tanza, Cavite | Baredibu, Ulikbangon, Zone 457, Exodus, AKZ | Serious Lyrics, Comedy |
| Blackleaf | Yves Chavaria | Kuiper Belt | Uprising, Lifeline Zenith | Serious Bars, Wordplays |
| BLKD | Allen Enriquez | Naic, Cavite | Uprising , Kolateral | Wordplay, Deep, Serious Lyrics. |
| Bogchick | Lemery, Batangas | NSC, Baliparo | Serious Bars, Aggressive, Part-Comedy | |
| Bonet | Jerald Bansil | Commonwealth, Quezon City | Solido Familla, Dugong Kabalyero, Kalye Artistiko, DOER Records | Serious Bars, Aggressive, Hardcore, Wordplays |
| C-Quence | Carlo Emperado | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Manipesto, Poetic Mafia | Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes |
| Cameltoe | Parañaque, Metro Manila | AMPON | Sexual Humour, Comedy | |
| Castillo | John Jeric Castillo | Iloilo City | Panda Gang, Holla Gang, 3GS | Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Rebuttals, Serious |
| Cerberus | Carl Alcayro | Mabalacat, Pampanga | Armaletra, Devoured, T.G.K | Aggressive |
| Chaliz | Labangon, Cebu City | BPL Records, Raprakan Battle League, TeamChaliz | Serious, Aggressive | |
| Chris Ace | Christopher John Celis | Lapu-Lapu City | C.A.L., Calilahoo Crew, 032 Soldierz, Oponside, | Serious, Wordplays, Flow, Freestyle, Rebuttal, Comedy, Theatrics |
| CNine | Christian Borlongan | Malolos, Bulacan | BFPro, 3GS, Himagsikan | Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes |
| Cool Kidd | Ian Enjambre | Davao City, Davao del Sur | K-Records, Karabineros | Multisyllabic Bars, Wordplay |
| CrazyMix | Romarico Superable | Quezon City, Metro Manila | Crazy Family, Blind Rhyme Productions | Speed Rap, Comedy |
| Cripli | Arbheal Mancilla | Naga, Camarines Sur | Juan Dela Crew | Comedy, Freestyle |
| Daddy Joe D | San Pedro, Laguna | Elegante / P3TRecords, RS Production, Bigkasang San Pedro | Comedy | |
| Damsa | Raymond Abrenica | San Pedro, Laguna | Via Records, MusicPharm, Black Cat Pro, Inked Hustlaz, S.N.S | Speed Rap, Flow, Serious Bard |
| Dello | Wendell Gatmaitan | Tondo, Manila | Skwaterhaws, Mongol Unit, Vertical Brew Music | Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Serious Bars |
| Dhictah | Pasig | Wild Ones Tattoo, Bomb Shelter, Yeah Yeah Boys, Dirt Bro, Titi, Uprising | Serious Lyrics | |
| Dhuski | Paombong, Bulacan/Malolos City | BF Pro, 3GS, Salbahe Music, Letmaku Entertainment | Serious Lyrics, Comedy | |
| Dilim | Alvin Kenneth Sablan | Cabuyao, Laguna | Sundalo ni Sadam, 40:27, Alpha Kappa Rho | Comedy, Serious |
| Doc Pau | Paul Cortez | Tanay, Rizal | Alagad ng Musika, Tanay Hip-hop Underground | Aggressive, Serious |
| Don Pao | Paolo Lao | Pasay City | AllStarPro, Shots Fired Kartel | Gun Bars, Aggressive, Wordplay |
| Dopee | Raymond Escurzon | Davao City, Davao del Sur | Speech, Kalawakan Crew | Comedy |
| Dosage | Davao City | Kalawakan Crew | Serious, Deep Bars, Poetic | |
| Duma | Bulacan/Valenzuela | Spit2kill, VRAC, KLP | Aggressive | |
| EJ Power | Edrian Jason Florentino | Balanga, Bataan / Denver, Colorado | Danger Zone, Outbox, Troop A, Olympuz | Comedy, Freestyle, Rebuttals |
| Ejo | Ibajay, Aklan | Pothead Territory, Inajay Black Ninos, Lot 420 | Comedy, Wordplays | |
| Elbiz | John Elvis Narisma | Quezon City, Metro Manila | The Green House | Serious, Aggressive, Personals |
| El D'no | Olongapo, Zambales | Alpha Taktikah, G.R.S. 047, G-Town, A-Syan Records | Comedy | |
| El Quiel | Novaliches, Quezon City/Valenzuela City | E-Unit, 187 Mobstaz | Freestyle, Comedy | |
| Emar Industriya | Silang, Cavite | Uprising, Writer's Block | Serious Lyrics, Wordplay, Serious Bars, Multisyllabic Rhyme | |
| Fangs | Karl Rallos | Cebu City, Cebu | EvolClowns, Rapollo, AMF, Whutitdo, Selda Kwarto | Wordplay, Aggressive |
| Flict-G | Raymond Rivera | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila | Repablikan Syndicate, Shockra | Wordplay, Comedy, Speed Rap, Flow |
| Fongger | Ronnie Cañete Alpas | Cebu City, Cebu | 7Kings Production, Manablahay, Shongkoi, 504 Records, Team Porkchop | Comedy, Bilingualism |
| Frooz | Patrick Buratilya | Binangonan, Rizal | Crazy Family Badboys, BlindRhyme Productions, Alyansa ng Tugmang Bulag, Puyat Records, The Greenhouse | Comedy, Freestyle, Flow, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Rebuttals, Speed Rap |
| Fukuda | Fordlinks Abris | Cagayan de Oro | Mindanao Batch 2, Southdoggz, SLTG, Rap Batikos | Aggressive, Serious Bars, Personals |
| Fuego | Roman Fugoso | Paco, Manila | Mack-Town, Taft-Love, Vito Crew | Wordplay, Serious Bars |
| Gap | Vito Cruz | Vito Crew, TL, LD, People's Future, Yo Momma, Stocked UP | Comedy | |
| Ghandi | Quezon City | Kalayaan, Moment Squad | Serious Bars | |
| G-Clown | Kevin Dela Cruz | Tanay, Rizal | Lego Music, BTR Pro, KOK Clothing | Serious Lyrics, Aggressive, Wordplay |
| GL | Gilbert Campo | Palo, Leyte | Lorem Ipsum, Passion's Friut, Alas Kwarto | Serious Lyrics, Deep, Wordplay, Poetic |
| Goriong Talas | Gio De Leon | Quezon City, Metro Manila | Illustrado, Uprising, Batch 1 | Serious Lyrics, Wordplay |
| G-Spot | Davao City | Legis Dados, Half Moon Posse, Dice-M Ent. | Gangster Lyrics, Serious Bars, Comedy | |
| Harlem | Harlem Ty | Pasig, Metro Manila | Team Watawat, Schizophrenia, Street Team, FlipMusic | Freestyle, Serious Bars, Wordplay |
| Hazky | Jerry Yim | Antipolo City, Rizal | RPN Records | Comedy, Deep, Theatrics |
| Hearty tha Bomb | Irene Ciriaco | Baesa, Quezon City | Martial Camp Records, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, X-Deal Vigilantes, Rap Divas, Mob Music Entertainment | Hard Lines, Sexual Humor, Theatrics, Sexy Rap |
| Hizuka | Digos | Supreme Blood, Rip Rhyjacck, Mindanao Batch 3 | Freestyle, Comedy, Slight Wordplays | |
| Icaruz | Michael Cania | Noveleta, Cavite | Themsent, El Grande Records | Comedy, Wordplay |
| Icebergg | Beejay Ponla | Cebu City | 6000 Goonz, 825, Whut It do, V-Boyz, Teamgreen | Visayan Lyrics, Bilingual, Serious Bars |
| Ilaya | Bicutan, Taguig | Cartel, Uprising | Poetic, Serious | |
| Illtimate | Kevin Argandeza | Mabalacat, Pampanga | ||
| Invictus | Patrick Bessara | Olongapo City, Zambales | 1kiao | Deep Bars, Flow, Hardcore, Aggressive |
| Jamal | Puerto Princesa, Palawan | Team Palawakan, 5'3 Records, Palawakan Rap Battle | Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars | |
| J-Blaque | Jomar Aliazo | Lapu Lapu City | C.A.L., 032 Souldierz, SSWB, Rapollo, Skepthrone Squad | Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, Serious |
| J-King | Julius Cenon | Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija | Word War, 3GS, Nueva Ecija TV48, CMPRO, Devil Rhyme | Rebuttals, Comedy, Serious, Personals |
| J-Skeelz | Jason Yap Rodriguez | Tondo, Manila | 187 Mobstaz | Comedy, Freestyle, Aggressive, Personals |
| Japormz | Olongapo, Zambales | Kosa Familia | Offensive, Comedy, Unorthodox | |
| JDee | Janjan Mandocdoc | Mariveles, Bataan | Mariveles Hiphop Production, Sining Magiting, Hiphop Rap Conquer | Aggressive, Rebuttals |
| Jecoy | Jake Lowie Liwag | Lapu-Lapu City | C.A.L., Grupo Yamuh, 032 Soldierz, Rapollo, Sevenwordz Productions | Serious Bars, Freestyle, Comedy |
| Jonas | Jonas Dichoso | Bulihan, Cavite | Breezy Music, Beats by Foe, Anak ng Madre, 3GS | Wordplay, Poetic, Comedy, Rebuttals, Flow |
| Josh G. | Joshua Gurango | Quezon City, Metro Manila | SNL Crew, Edub | Comedy |
| JR Zero | JR Antonio | Davao City | 3 Digitz, Rmus, Dongalo Wreckords | Multisyllabic |
| Juan Lazy | Christian Quiapon | Parañaque/Makati City | Southern Villains/ Meks Familia, FlipMusic, Schizophrenia, Juan Tamad | Comedy, Freestyle, Wordplay |
| K-Jah | Daniel Jade Dionisio | Camarin, Caloocan, Metro Manila | Uprising | Poetic |
| K-Ram | Mark Lacerna Pinaga | San Marino, Dasmariñas
Catmon, South Leyte |
3GS, Palifornia | Multisyllabic, Serious, Comedy, Freestyle |
| Kahir | Marco Silvano | Quezon City | Them Sent, Batch-1, 3LC | Poetic, Comedy |
| Kamandag | Byron Saavedra | Olongapo City, Zambales | Arma Letra, Barasuwail, Skrmsh Entertainment, SKRMSHTRXXPZ | Poetic, Aggressive, Freestyle, Wordplay |
| Khen Magat | King Marlon Magat | Pasay City, Metro Manila | Dongalo Wreckords, Serpientes, Delubyo Ng Pasay, AllStar Productions, Wowowin | Speed Rap, Freestyle, Poetics, Serious |
| Kial | Marco Alkadama | Tondo / Bulacan | 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, Shockra | Poetic, Serious |
| Krack | Ralph Julius Duhaylungsod | Naic, Cavite | Cavite's Most Dangerous | Freestyle, Comedy |
| Kregga | Jboi Vasallo | Cagayan de Oro | BLK69, Gegay' Art, Uprising | Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars, Aggressive |
| Kris Delano | Dan Christopher Garcia | Manila City | Shots Fired, Rawstarr Records | Serious Lyrics, Personals, Wordplay |
| Lanzeta | Lanz Jasper Picache | Olongapo City, Zambales | 1kiao | Serious, Aggressive, Hardcore, Wordplay |
| Left Eye Blind | Taytay, Rizal | Blind Rhyme, Armr-, 21st-Che | Serious | |
| Lemi | Mark Lemi Oriel | Pasig | Rhymalaya, Poema | Wordplay |
| Lhipkram | Philmark Dominguez | Las Piñas/Malabon city | Street2demic, Parañaque Rebels, 3GS | Wordplay, Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle |
| LilJohn† | Johnross Delos Santos | Parañaque, Metro Manila | Parañaque Rebels, All-Star Pro, 3GS | Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Theatrics |
| Lil Sisa | Jhayann Parreño | Antipolo City, Rizal | Crazy Family | Aggressive, Comedy, Sexy Rap |
| LilStrocks | Thomas Michael Boncales Strocks | San Miguel, Bohol | 6323, 3GS, Shaman Ubec, Rapollo | Comedy, Sexual Humor, Gun Bars |
| Lirikal | Olongapo, Zambales | Suwail na Anak ng Gapo | Serious, Poetic, Comedy | |
| Loonie | Marlon Peroramas | Cebu City / Pasig City | Hiphop22, Stick Figgas, Konektado, Barangay Tibay, Artifice, FMCC | Poetic, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Comedy, Theatrics |
| Luxuria | Rya Chantel Eclipse | Binangonan, Rizal | Unlock Clothing | Serious, Aggressive, Wordplay |
| Mackata | Darren Toting | Cebu City/Bacoor, Cavite | 032 Soldierz, 3GS, Wassazlife | Aggressive, Serious |
| Makii | Mandaue City | 032 Souldierz, 3GS, Goat Squad, SC2013, Project Ground Zero | Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Wordplays | |
| Manda Baliw | Antipolo City | Rihipmo, Antipolo's Finest, Alyansa Paikot, Mybngthugs, WPCHood | Comedy, Freestyle | |
| Marshall Bonifacio | Joel Israel Mabayo | Iligan City / Cebu City / Sta. Cruz, Laguna | dimokaya063, Rapollo, Outbox, Writer's Block | Serious Bars, Aggressive, Bilingual Bars, Comedy, Wordplay, Serious Lyrics |
| Martin | Iloilo City | DIYS Republic, SYK, WTI, D.A. | Comedy | |
| Mastafeat | Antonio Cajuban Jr. | GMA, Cavite City | Masters' Connection, BNS, Crazy Family, Maharlika, Man Illa Music, Puyat Fam | Comedy, Freestyle |
| Maxford | Maxford Famitanco | Davao City | K. Records, Mindanao Illest | Comedy, Serious Lyrics, Bilingual |
| M Zhayt | Christian Paolo Gabriola | Rosario, Pasig, Metro Manila | 3GS, All Star, Rapskallion, Poema, Cursebox, 13 Kabalyero, Sunugan | Rebuttals, Freestyle, Serious, Multisyllabic Rhyme |
| Melchrist | Santo Tomas, Batangas/Iligan City | Mongol Unit, Aki Rhyme State | Freestyle | |
| Mhot | Thomas Lynmuel | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Mula Etivac, Makatahanan Records, Straight Hustle Music, Meekly Brand | Wordplay, Comedy, Anagram, Palindrome |
| Mikidee | Michael David | Legazpi, Albay | Crazy Family, Oragon Unit, BLK MRKT, Bikolano Rappers Org. ,Magjalu Movement | Comedy, Wordplay |
| Mocks Wun | Jerome Payumo | San Fernando, Pampanga | URP, 045 Records, Diction United, Pisngi Lord | Comedy, Freestyle |
| Negatibo | Emmanuel Magantos | Baesa, Quezon City | Martial Camp, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, Super Pogi | Speed rap, Multi syllabic Rhyme, Wordplay |
| Nikki | Jonathan Vibas | Digos, Davao del Sur | Supreme Blood, Heneral Luna, Digos Rap Project, PSB Records, Slickboats Prodz | Comedy, Bilingual Bars, Theatrics |
| Notorious | Billy Lizano | Anonas, Quezon City | Kampo Teroritmo, Proyekto Dos Tres, P2 Hood, King G | Serious |
| Numerhus | Joseph Arnold Maranan | Cainta, Rizal | Shockra, Repablikan Syndicate, Fatal Sign Records | Serious, Flow |
| Omar Baliw | Omar Manzano | Makati | High Minds Clothing | Flow, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Serious |
| Onaks | James Kevin Asis | Cainta, Rizal | Yo Gang | Freestyle, Flow |
| One Lie Ace | Richard Ace Rodela | Bacoor/Las Piñas City | Public Enemies, Team OG, G-Sounds Ent, Shot Gang Pro, Laglagan Rap Battle League | Wordplay, Comedy |
| Onlison | Tagum City | Rhyme Ballistics | Bilingual Bars, Comedy, Slight Wordplays, Multisyllabic Rhyme | |
| Papew | Jasper Joshua Advincula | Tanza, Cavite | Mongol Unit, C.A.S.H., Street Love Rhythm, Shottas | Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme |
| Pen Pluma | Marco Aquino | Cebu City | Shaman Ubec, Villadoggs, Tresmarap, Alas Kwatro | Multisyllabic Rhyme, Comedy, Wordplay |
| Pistolero | Christian Carlo Cañares | Tondo, Manila | Hush Musik, Jmekwar, Delubyong Anghel, 3GS, AllStar Production | Comedy, Rebuttals, Freestyle, Serious, Personals |
| Plaridhel | Tagum City | Candelabra | Deep Lyrics, Wordplay, Bilingual Bars | |
| Plazma | Paulo Callangan | Quezon City, Metro Manila | MDK, TCMF, Writer's Block, Sabretooth Academy, Uprising | Wordplay, Horrorcore, Aggressive, Comedy |
| Poison13 | Marco Lacson | Mariveles, Bataan | Rhyming In Tandem, Beatpro, Home Made Studio, BCity Entertainment,3GS | Speed Rap, Serious Lyrics, Part-multisyllabic rhymes, Flow, Comedy |
| Pricetagg | Jomari Espiritu | San Fernando, La Union/Santa Mesa, Manila | Rep The Hood Ent., Shots Fired, Rawstarr Records, Villain Wear, Black Rose Tattoo, Fake Gangsta, Kontrabida | Personals, Wordplays, Gangsta Rap, Gun Bars, Aggressive, Deep Bars, Offensive, Flow |
| Prince Rhyme | Jason Pineda | Pasay City | Psychotic Crew, 3GS | Serious, Multisyllabic Rhymes |
| Prosecutor Billy | Billy Arupo | Laguna/Olongapo City | Arma Letra, The Firing Squad, Locus Delicti, RPN Records | Aggressive, Hardcore, Horrorcore |
| Raizen | Cebu City | C.A.L, 032 Souldiers, Yamuh, Rapollo, Oponside | Comedy, Freestyle | |
| Range | Andrew Salera | Boljoon, Cebu City | Seven Kings Production, 3GS, ThinkPostive Wear,Crystal Meth uzers. | Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Bilingual, Theatrics, Visayan lyrics |
| Rapido | Christian Raffy Guerrero | Rosario, Cavite | Elements, | Speed Rap, Offensive, Comedy, Sexual Humour, Sexy rap |
| Rentao | Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija | Lot#3, OldSkul | Rebuttals, Aggressive, Unorthodox, Comedy | |
| Righteous One | Joshua Berenguer | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Brown Radio, FMCC, Souljahs | Serious, Freestyle, Flow, Aggressive, Serious |
| Rich Flo | Richard Florentino | Villasis, Pangasinan | Haftwayhouse, One Voice Productions, Rep The Hood, Debate Partida, Distriq 5 | Serious, Deep |
| Rish | Harris Reguya | Olongapo, Zambales | Suwail na Anak ng Gapo, EastSide 727 | Serious, Freestyle |
| Romano | Romano Trinidad | Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija | Rappscab Music, 3GS, Cursebox Production, Mark Beats | Freestyle, Rebuttals, Aggressive, Comedy |
| Rudic | Joshua Lingating | Quezon City, Metro Manila/Pagadian City | DC Clan, Mindanao's Illest, Simbagsik, Bangsamoro Artist, MTM Brand | Serious, Deep, Bilingual |
| Sak Maestro | Hansel Cabo | Davao City, Davao del Sur | Uprising, Cot Crew, The Takeover, K-Records | Serious, Bilingual, Wordplay |
| Sayadd | Ralph Lizano | Anonas, Quezon City, Metro Manila | Illustrado, Oyog International, Uprising | Serious, Hardcore, Aggressive |
| Sayantipiko | Agapito Einstein | Balanga, Bataan | Bataan Hip-hop Movement, Abakadaz | Serious |
| Shehyee | Christopher John Ongkiko | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila | BMG, Flipmusic, Flee Entertainment, Watawat, Game Streamer, DoTa boy, Dos Por Dos Champion, Isabuhay Champion | Comedy, Offensive, Rebuttals, Personals, Multisyllabic Rhyme |
| Shernan | Shernan Roy Gaite | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila | Muntinlupas Most Wanted, 3GS, Senyor Mafias, AllStar Production, YouTube Vlogger | Comedy, Costumes, Freestyle, Rebuttals, Theatrics |
| Sibil | Carlo Fullero | Pasig/Laguna | 13Kabalyero, Repablikan, Poema, Marshall Brand Clothing | Serious |
| Silencer | Ric Laurino | Parañaque, Metro Manila | Familia De Calibre, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride Production | Comedy, Flow, Kiddie Rap |
| Silent Effect | Davao City | Lifelinez, Kalawakan Crew | Comedy | |
| Sinio | Joseph Martin Cagasan | Mabalacat, Pampanga | Pampanga's Finest, 45 Battalion, Real Jokes, Copy Right, Benta Tshirt, Benta Vape Juice | Comedy, Rebuttals, Offensive, Slight Wordplays, Personals |
| Sir Deo | Mariveles, Bataan | Sining Magiting Group, Mariveles Hiphop Production, Niyowma Production | Comedy, Gimmick, Theatrics, Serious, Deep Bars | |
| Sixth Threat | Fluvert Floy Cagampang | Davao City, Davao del Sur | 3Digitz, Dongalo Wreckords, Fatal Sign Records | Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, Serious Bars |
| Skarm | Philip Pacheco | Pasig, Metro Manila | Ampon, Talksic Ways | |
| SlockOne | Las Piñas City | Public Enemies, Kumpronta Family, South Choppers, Crazy Thugs Music, Laglagan Rap Battle League | Comedy, Speed Rap, Freestyle | |
| Smugglaz | Bryan Lao | Tondo, Manila | Hiphop22, 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, Shockra, Vertical Brew Music | Speed Rap, Comedy, Serious, Freestyle |
| Sur Henyo | Mark Merino | Baguio City/Cavite | Familiarity Entertainment, PKC, Rep The Hood Entertainment, Mensaheros, Hukbong LiriKKKal | Serious, Deep, Freestyle, Comedy |
| Target | Renie Boy Palma | Las Piñas City, Metro Manila | Double Cross, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride Production, Shots Fired | Wordplay, Freestyle |
| Tatz Maven | Jalil Macalangcom | General Santos | Uprising, Pangkat Magat,OSD, Troop One, Digmaan | Aggressive, Wordplay |
| Thike | Jason Cruz | Antipolo, Rizal | RPN Records, Allstar Production, United Antipolo Empire | Freestyle |
| Third D | David Lubag III | Balanga, Bataan | Bataan Hiphop Movement, Abakadaz | |
| Tipsy D | Mark Kevin Andrade | Balanga, Bataan | Bataan Hiphop Movement, Abakadaz, Outbox, Brixxology | Wordplay, Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Bilingual |
| Towpher | Christopher Oquendo | Naga, Camarines Sur | Juan Dela Crew, Crazy Family, NCHC, Barrio De Bara | Comedy, Freestyle |
| Tweng | Tagbilaran City, Bohol/Cagayan de Oro | Six3Hundred Crew, Palma Doggz, Bohol Bee Farm, Leadership Friendship Service Zeta Beta Chapter, Uprising, Mental Hospital | Gimmick, Comedy, Theatrics | |
| Vitrum | Francis Mayson | Cavite City / Mandaluyong City | Manipesto, Resbakk | Serious, Aggressive, Personals, Comedy |
| Wrathsol | Arayat, Pampanga | Armaletra, Skrmsh Entertainment, 3WC, SKRMSHTRXXPZ | ||
| Yuniko | John Michael Lopez | Bagong Silangan, Caloocan | PureMusicPro, Norte Suprema, NJ Records | Aggressive, Wordplay |
| Zaito | Pedro Canon . | Las Piñas City, Metro Manila / Cavite | Uprising | Comedy, Poetic, Freestyle, Onomatopoeic Rhyme, Theatrics |
| Zaki | Zaki Sufyan | Pasig City | Morobeats, Explicit | Aggressive, Wordplay, Serious |
| Zend Luke | Zend Luke Abrea | Cagayan de Oro | Trono Sa Oro | Poetic |
| Zero Hour | Gor Ayasib | Davao City | Down Loud Crew, The Takeover | Bilingual Lyrics, Serious |
| Zeus | Cebu City | B32 Shoulders, Blankko, The Chill Camp, Pasingot Boys, Rapollo, GV6A | Serious, Freestyle, Comedy
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| Year | Winner | Finalist | Semi-finalists | Eliminated in round 2 | Eliminated in round 1 |
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| 2013 | Aklas | BLKD |
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| 2016 | Loonie | Plazma |
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| 2017 | Mhot | Sur Henyo |
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| 2018 | Shehyee[6] | Pistolero |
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| 2019 | Sixth Threat[7] | Apekz |
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| 2020 | M-Zhayt | Lhipkram |
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| 2021 | J-Blaque | Goriong Talas |
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| 2022 | Pistolero | Luxuria |
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| Year | Winners | Finalists | Semi-finalists | Eliminated in round 2 | Eliminated in round 1 |
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| 2012 | Shehyee/Smugglaz | Juan Lazy/Harlem |
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| 2013 | Frooz/Elbiz | Crazymix/Bassilyo |
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| 2017 | Shernan/M Zhayt | Sinio/Tipsy D |
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- Yelshawn and Bogchick faced and won against El D'No and 2Khelle for the 16th slot.
Guest emcees
| Name | Personal Name | Hometown | Affiliations |
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| Bender† | Alex Buchanan | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Flight Distance |
| Charron | Corey Charron | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loe Pesci | Raj Kumar | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | OG Hindu Kush, AGL |
| Mark Grist | Mark Grist | Peterborough, United Kingdom | Prince's Teaching Trust, The Roundhouse |
| Dirtbag Dan | Daniel Martinez | San Jose, California, USA | |
| Shazaam | John Landenfelt | Stockholm, Sweden | Ri-Fa Crew |
| Tantrum | Jason Chung | Union City, California, USA | Asterisk, Tantrumonthemic |
| Twizzie | Lamar Ramos | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Contraverse |
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.[8] As time passed, the events gained acceptance with the help of official FlipTop YouTube channel[9] gaining more than one million subscribers for which they received the Golden Play Button Award, and over two million likes on its Facebook fanpage.[10][11] 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.[12] After it gained success and reputation via social media,[13] 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.[14][15][16][17] Some emcees involved in FlipTop have gained commercial success like Abra,[18] 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.[1][19]
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.
References
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- "Davaoeño Rapper SIXTH THREAT Beats APEKZ To Become FlipTop's 'Isabuhay 2019' Champ!". myx.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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- "Get to know your modern-day Balagtasan stars". filipinotimes.ae. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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- Solitario, J. Mikhail (January 14, 2019). "Versus Verses: FlipTop as Counterculture". University of the Philippines. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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- "Fliptop star Sinio might get into legal trouble because of offensive lines in rap battle". Manila. February 7, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
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