FlipTop Battle League

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FlipTop Battle League
Industry Battle rap
FoundedFebruary 6, 2010;15 years ago (February 6, 2010)
FounderAlaric Yuson
HeadquartersCifra Bldg, Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Area served
Philippines
Website www.fliptop.com.ph

FlipTop Rap Battle League is the first and largest running pro battle conference in the Philippines founded by Alaric Riam Yuson (known as Anygma) in 2010. [1] [2] Also the best battle rap league in the world. 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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Format

FlipTop has three different battle formats which are 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 2 [a] October 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 2 [a] July 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 3 [a] February 25, 2012Feron Bldg., Kamagong Corner Bagtigkan
Mindfields 3March 1, 2012Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Hukuman [a] March 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 2 [a] May 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 Friday [a] July 6, 2012B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
DagitayJuly 28, 2012Hayahay Treehouse Bar & Grill, Flores Avenue, Piapi Beach, 6200 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Unibersikulo [a] August 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 4 [a] February 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 3 [a] May 17, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Tournament Round 2 [a] July 19–20, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Tournament Semis [a] September 27, 2013B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
082 Magnitude IkaduhaNovember 9, 2013Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City
Unibersikulo 2 [a] December 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 7 [a] December 16–17, 2016San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 8 [b] February 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 5 [a] March 25, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Kabanata [a] [c] April 8, 2017Nueva Ecija Colleges Gymnasium, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Mindfields 12April 26, 2017Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Mindfields 13May 5, 2017
  • Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
  • Bikeyard Cafe, Cebu City
Gubat 6 [a] May 6, 2017Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields 14May 12, 2017082 Lokal, Davao City
Pakusganay 3 [a] May 13, 2017Davao City
Zoning 6 [a] June 16, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Bwelta Balentong 4 [a] August 25, 2017B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
Zoning 7 [a] October 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
  • Visayas: July 13, 2018
  • Mindanao: July 20, 2018
  • Metro Manila: August 17, 2018
  • Central Luzon: September 22, 2018
  • Visayas: Kukuk's Nest, Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City
  • Mindanao: 082 Lokal, Torres Street, Davao City
  • Metro Manila: B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati, Metro Manila
  • Central Luzon: Chef Bok's Kitchen & KTV Bar, Jasa, Sta. Barbara, Bacolor Pampanga
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 8

June 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 9

September 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

Mindanao

June 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 10

October 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 2024Basketball Court, Legaspi Ext., Cebu City, Cebu. Philippines
Mindfields x Rapollo 3: Won Minutes VisayasApril 2024Azul Tuslub Buwa, Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines
Notes
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 With Dos por Dos matches
  2. House party celebration. No battle is held.
  3. Video upload was on-hold first due to technical problems

Noted battle emcees

Emcee NameReal NameHometownAffiliationsBattle StyleConferenceWin/Lose Record
2khelleJouwell Edaño Olongapo, Zambales Alpha Taktika, Gapo Rappers Society, A-syan RecordsComedyTagalog3-3
3rdyThirdy BacalsoMotus Battle LeagueSerious, Wordplay, MetaphorsTagalog3-3
AbaddonVenzon Malubay Malabon, Metro Manila 187 Mobstaz, Shockra, Bahay KataySpeed rap, Flow, FreestyleTagalog1-0
Abra Raymond Abracosa Pasig, Metro Manila Artifice Records, Flipmusic, Hiphop22, Ivory Music & Video, Lyrically Deranged PoetsComedy, Witty, Multisyllabic Rhyme Schemes, Wordplay, Speed RapTagalog5-7
AelekzAlex Patrick Isidro Cebu City, Cebu AMF Productions, Whutitdo, RapolloSerious Bars, Deep BarsTagalog3-4
AklasPhilip Ching Iloilo City, Iloilo / Las Piñas, Metro Manila Batch 1, True Death, AKLAS Ltd., LUMA, MurderDeathKill (MDK), Army of the GalaxyAggressive, Offensive, Unorthodox, Left-Field Rap, HardcoreTagalog11-5
AKTNathaniel Nicole Nachor Olongapo, Zambales Arma Letra, Indigo Friends, SKRMSHTRXXPZPersonals, Serious, Psychological, Left-fieldTagalog10-8
Andy GAndy Jamolin Parañaque, Metro Manila DC Clan, Double Cross, The Real South Pride Production, Laglagan Battle LeagueComedy, Poetic Delivery, FreestyleTagalog7-8
ApekzMark Anthony Cadiente Valenzuela, Metro Manila Hustlin', Hiphop22Comedy, Rebuttals, Poetic, Serious, Wordplay, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog14-6
ApocRalph Dela Fuente Pasig, Metro Manila Raw, Dukes, Bilog Writer's Block, Sabertooth Academy, Uprising, Teknika Brutal, Kampo TeroritmoSerious Lyrics, Deep Bars, WordplayTagalog, English (Early)8-10
ArmaChristopher Artillo Iloilo City, Iloilo / Angono, Rizal / Pasig, Metro Manila 50 Hundred, Walang Iwanan Brothers, Serallo BoysSeriousTagalog2-2
Asero Olongapo, Zambales True Pinoy Playaz, G.R.S., A-Syan RecordzDeep BarsTagalog1-5
AsserAsser Ace Dilao Cebu City, Cebu NevaNevaNevaLand, 3GS, Outbox, RapolloSerious, Speed Rap, Aggressive, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, FlowTagalog12-12
Atoms Polangui, Albay 7 Heads, RipRap Entertainment, The HagdaComedyTagalog0-1
AubreyAubrey Ancheta Pandacan, Metro Manila Temple StreetAggressiveTagalog2-3
BadangDarwin Ferianeza Marikina, Metro Manila / Baguio, Benguet All Star Productions, Tuesday Troop, Hahay Entertainment, Pangil sa PangilComedy, Freestyle, Speed Rap, Serious, Multisyllabic Rhymes, FlowTagalog5-12
BagsikJulian Nico Kho Marilao, Bulacan Archive, Madspit, Highclasz EntertainmentMultisyllabic Rhyme, Offensive, PersonalsTagalog1-10
Ban Lapu-Lapu City, CebuRapollo, Kampo, CRBLSeriousTagalog3-0
Bassilyo Lordivino Ignacio Marikina, Metro Manila Crazy as Pinoy, Crazy Family, Badboys, MCA Music, Ang ProbinsyanoComedy, Singing, Serious Lyrics, FreestyleTagalog1-0
BatasMark RodriguezTahanan, Parañaque, Metro Manila Wild 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)20-7
Batang RebeldeMarvin Arias Tanza, Cavite Baredibu, Ulikbangon, Zone 457, Exodus, AKZSerious Lyrics, ComedyTagalog17-11
BisenteVince Mangaliman Tondo, Manila Bako Records, All Blvcks, Notoryus, VIP'STagalog1-1
BlackleafYves Chavaria Kuiper belt Uprising, Lifeline ZenithSerious Bars, Wordplays, Conscious RapTagalog2-3
BLKDAllen Enriquez Naic, Cavite Uprising , Kolateral, Hiphop22, Batch 1Wordplay, Deep, Serious Lyrics, Conscious RapTagalog15-9
Bogchick Lemery, Batangas NSC, BaliparoSerious Bars, Aggressive, Part-ComedyTagalog3-0
BonetJerald Bansil Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila Solido Familla, Dugong Kabalyero, Kalye Artistiko, DOER RecordsSerious Bars, Aggressive, Hardcore, WordplaysTagalog3-0
C-QuenceCarlo Emperado Dasmariñas, Cavite Manipesto, Poetic MafiaComedy, Multisyllabic RhymesTagalog7-4
Cameltoe Parañaque, Metro Manila AMPONSexual Humour, ComedyTagalog1-1
CaspherJhon Aspher Hinacay Dasmariñas, Cavite Tacoma, Twnty4svn, TRTagalog3-0
CastilloJohn Jeric Castillo Iloilo City, Iloilo Panda Gang, Holla Gang, 3GSComedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Rebuttals, SeriousTagalog5-4
CerberusCarl Alcayro Mabalacat, Pampanga Armaletra, Devoured, T.G.KAggressiveTagalog3-2
ChalizLabangon, Cebu City, Cebu BPL Records, Raprakan Battle League, TeamChalizSerious, AggressiveTagalog1-2
Chris AceChristopher John Celis Lapu-Lapu, Cebu C.A.L., Calilahoo Crew, 032 Soldierz, Oponside,Serious, Wordplays, Flow, Freestyle, Rebuttal, Comedy, TheatricsTagalog6-2
Class G Silang, Cavite Aspirals, 4118 MusicMultisyllabic Rhyme, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog3-2
CNineChristian Borlongan Malolos, Bulacan BFPro, 3GS, HimagsikanComedy, Multisyllabic RhymesTagalog9-6
Cool KiddIan Enjambre Davao City, Davao del Sur K-Records, KarabinerosMultisyllabic Bars, WordplayTagalog4-3
CrazyMixRomarico Superable Quezon City, Metro Manila Crazy Family, Blind Rhyme ProductionsSpeed Rap, ComedyTagalog3-1
CripliArbheal Mancilla Naga, Camarines Sur Shockra, 187 MobstazComedy, Freestyle, Left-field, Multisyllabic Rhymes, WordplayTagalog11-4
Crispy Fetus Lipa City/Makati City Ngasmafunk Record, Topnotch Threaths, Budmedia, Fuckyour crewComedyTagalog0-3
Cygnus Mabolo, Naga City 7 Heads, RipRap Entertainment, The HagdaComedyTagalog1-0
Daddy Joe D San Pedro, Laguna Elegante / P3TRecords, RS Production, Bigkasang San PedroComedyTagalog4-9
DamsaRaymond Abrenica San Pedro, Laguna Via Records, MusicPharm, Black Cat Pro, Inked Hustlaz, S.N.SSpeed Rap, Flow, SeriousTagalog8-17
DatuFreestyle, Comedy, RebuttalsTagalog1-1
DelloWendell Gatmaitan Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila Skwaterhaws, Mongol Unit, Vertical Brew MusicRebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Serious Bars, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog9-4
DhictahBryan Garcia Pasig, Metro Manila Wild Ones Tattoo, Bomb Shelter, Yeah Yeah Boys, Dirt Bro, Kampo Teroritmo, UprisingSerious Lyrics, WordplayTagalog4-1
Dhuski Paombong, Bulacan / Malolos, Bulacan BF Pro, 3GS, Salbahe Music, Letmaku EntertainmentSerious Lyrics, ComedyTagalog3-2
DilimAlvin Kenneth Sablan Cabuyao, Laguna Sundalo ni Sadam, 40:27, Alpha Kappa Rho Comedy, SeriousTagalog1-0
Doc PauPaul Cortez Tanay, Rizal Alagad ng Musika, Tanay Hip-hop UndergroundAggressive, SeriousTagalog2-1
Don PaoPaolo Lao Pasay, Metro Manila AllStarPro, Shots Fired KartelGun Bars, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog1-0
DopeeRaymond Escurzon Davao City, Davao del Sur Speech, Kalawakan CrewComedyTagalog2-5
Dosage Davao City, Davao del Sur Kalawakan CrewSerious, Deep Bars, PoeticTagalog0-6
Duma Valenzuela, Metro Manila Spit2kill, VRAC, KLPAggressiveTagalog2-4
EJ PowerEdrian Jason Florentino Balanga, Bataan / Denver, Colorado Danger Zone, Outbox, Troop A, OlympuzComedy, Freestyle, Rebuttals, Dark Humor, Flow, Speed Rap, Aggression, Personals, OffensiveTagalog, English, Spanish (one-time)7-4
Ejo Ibajay, Aklan Pothead Territory, Inajay Black Ninos, Lot 420Comedy, WordplaysTagalog3-4
ElbizJohn Elvis Narisma Quezon City, Metro Manila The Green HouseSerious, Aggressive, PersonalsTagalog10-7
El D'no Olongapo, Zambales Alpha Taktikah, G.R.S. 047, G-Town, A-Syan RecordsComedyTagalog0-2
El Quiel Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila / Valenzuela, Metro Manila E-Unit, 187 MobstazFreestyle, ComedyTagalog1-3
Emar Industriya Silang, Cavite Uprising, Writer's BlockSerious Lyrics, Wordplay, Serious Bars, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Left-FieldTagalog7-4
EmpithriMike Pantejo Surigao City, Surigao Del NorteA-Zylum, Surb League, Rapollo, Dumuduong, BatakanayMultisyllabic Rhymes, Serious Bars, Wordplay, AggressiveTagalog, English, Bisaya4-2
FangsKarl Rallos Cebu City, Cebu EvolClowns, Rapollo, AMF, Whutitdo, Selda KwartoWordplay, AggressiveTagalog5-2
Flict-GRaymond Rivera Mandaluyong, Metro Manila Repablikan Syndicate, ShockraWordplay, Comedy, Speed Rap, FlowTagalog5-8
FonggerRonnie Cañete Alpas Cebu City, Cebu 7Kings Production, Crazy Family Shongkoi, Manablahay, Shongkoi, 504 Records, Team PorkchopComedy, BilingualismTagalog2-2
FroozPatrick Buratilya Binangonan, Rizal Crazy Family Badboys, BlindRhyme Productions, Alyansa ng Tugmang Bulag, Puyat Records, The GreenhouseComedy, Freestyle, Flow, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Rebuttals, Speed RapTagalog12-13
FukudaFordlinks Abris Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Sumagupa Kru, Southdoggz, Mindanao Batch 2, Southdoggz, SLTG, Rap BatikosAggressive, Serious Bars, PersonalsTagalog11-9
FuegoRoman Fugoso Paco, Manila, Metro Manila Mack-Town, Taft-Love, Vito CrewWordplay, Serious BarsTagalog, English0-6
GapMichael Saldaña Makati, Metro Manila / Baguio, Benguet Vito Crew, TL, LD, People's Future, Yo Momma, Stocked UPComedy, Conscious, SeriousTagalog0-1
Ghandi Quezon City, Metro Manila Kalayaan, Moment SquadSerious BarsEnglish1-0
G-ClownKevin Dela Cruz Tanay, Rizal Asintada, Dreamity, Godly ClubLego Music, BTR Pro, KOK ClothingSerious Lyrics, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog12-9
GLGilbert Campo Palo, Leyte Lorem Ipsum, Passion's Fruit, Alas KwartoSerious Lyrics, Deep, Wordplay, Poetic, NarrativeTagalog12-3
Goriong TalasGio De Leon Quezon City, Metro Manila Illustrado, Uprising, Batch 1Serious Lyrics, OffensiveTagalog14-15
G-Spot Davao City, Davao del Sur Fliptop Mindanao, Legis Dados, Half Moon Posse, Dice-M Ent.Gangster Lyrics, Serious Bars, ComedyTagalog3-3
HarlemHarlem Ty Pasig, Metro Manila Team Watawat, Schizophrenia, Street Team, FlipMusicFreestyle, Comedy, Serious Bars, Wordplay, Slant Rhyme, Rhyme Scheme, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog8-13
HazkyJerry Yim Antipolo, Rizal No Mannas, Rihitmo, ALT, RPN RecordsComedy, Deep, TheatricsTagalog15-9
Hearty Tha BombIrene Ciriaco Quezon City, Metro Manila Martial Camp Records, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, X-Deal Vigilantes, Rap Divas, Mob Music EntertainmentHard Lines, Sexual Humor, Theatrics, Sexy RapTagalog1-4
HesperoNathaniel Viray Quezon City, Metro Manila Tacoma, Motus, Talayan, FriscoComedy, Bars, Metaphors, WordplayTagalog2-1
Hizuka Digos, Davao del Sur Supreme Blood, Rip Rhyjacck, Mindanao Batch 3Freestyle, Comedy, WordplayTagalog2-4
IcaruzMichael Cania Noveleta, Cavite Themsent, El Grande RecordsComedy, WordplayTagalog3-2
IceberggBeejay Ponla Cebu City, Cebu 6000 Goonz, 825, Whut It do, V-Boyz, TeamgreenVisayan Lyrics, Bilingual, Serious BarsEnglish, Bisaya0-3
IlayaBicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila Cartel, UprisingPoetic, Serious, Conscious RapTagalog2-3
IlltimateKevin Argandeza Mabalacat, Pampanga Aggressive, PoeticTagalog4-5
InvictusPatrick Bessara Olongapo, Zambales 1kiaoDeep Bars, Flow, Hardcore, AggressiveTagalog13-6
Jamal Puerto Princesa, Palawan Team Palawakan, 5'3 Records, Palawakan Rap BattleSerious Lyrics, Deep BarsTagalog1-1
J-BlaqueJomar Aliazo Lapu-Lapu, Cebu C.A.L., 032 Souldierz, SSWB, Rapollo, Skepthrone SquadMultisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, SeriousTagalog11-5
J-KingJulius Cenon Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija Word War, 3GS, Nueva Ecija TV48, CMPRO, Devil RhymeRebuttals, Comedy, Serious, PersonalsTagalog9-11
J-SkeelzJason Yap Rodriguez Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila 187 MobstazComedy, Freestyle, Aggressive, PersonalsTagalog4-2
Japormz Olongapo, Zambales Kosa FamiliaOffensive, Comedy, Unorthodox, HardcoreTagalog1-3
Jawz Tondo, Manila 99G, 2botts, allgoodsSerious Bars, Metaphors, WordplayTagalog2-0
JDeeJanjan Mandocdoc Mariveles, Bataan Mariveles Hiphop Production, Sining Magiting, Hiphop Rap ConquerAggressive, RebuttalsTagalog10-6
JecoyJake Lowie Liwag Lapu-Lapu, Cebu C.A.L., Grupo Yamuh, 032 Soldierz, Rapollo, Sevenwordz ProductionsSerious Bars, Freestyle, ComedyTagalog2-1
JedLiJed Caba San Diego / Manila People's Future, Vito Crew, TL, Japan Diego, The Weird World, Military Brats, Wip Caps, The World, Brown Rice, Team SundaySerious Bars, ComedyEnglish4-0
JonasJonas DichosoBulihan, Silang, Cavite Breezy Music, Beats by Foe, Anak ng Madre, 3GSWordplay, Poetic, Comedy, Rebuttals, FlowTagalog15-10
JoshGJoshua Gurango Quezon City, Metro Manila SNL Crew, EdubComedyEnglish4-1
JR ZeroJR Antonio Davao City, Davao del Sur 3 Digitz, Rmus, Dongalo WreckordsMultisyllabicTagalog4-6
Juan LazyChristian Quiapon Parañaque, Metro Manila / Makati, Metro Manila Southern Villains/ Meks Familia, FlipMusic, Schizophrenia, Juan TamadComedy, Freestyle, WordplayTagalog3-6
K-RamMark Lacerna PinagaSan Marino, Salawag, Dasmariñas, Cavite / Catmon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte / Smokey Mountain3GS, Palifornia, Meek&ChillAnticlimactic, Multisyllabic, Comedy, FreestyleTagalog8-7
KahirMarco Silvano Quezon City, Metro Manila Them Sent, Batch 1, 3LCPoetic, Comedy, UnorthodoxTagalog1-3
KamandagByron Saavedra Olongapo, Zambales Arma Letra, Barasuwail, Skrmsh Entertainment, SKRMSHTRXXPZPoetic, Aggressive, Freestyle, Wordplay, Conscious, Hardcore, Comedy (Early)Tagalog3-2
KarismaRalph Joel Comia Mandaluyong, Metro Manila MM13, Pulo, Hidden Gem, 9 Style, Dirty SouthMultisyllabic Rhymes, WordplayTagalog2-3
Katana Las Pinas City, Metro Manila Mongol Unit, 7 Heads, LP Thugs, Notorious, KageComedy, UnorthodoxTagalog5-0
Keelan Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila Lasinggerong Rugbyboy Kru, MotusComedy, Serious, Boplaks JudgingTagalog
Khen MagatKing Marlon Magat Pasay, Metro Manila Dongalo Wreckords, Serpientes, Delubyo Ng Pasay, AllStar Productions, WowowinSpeed Rap, Freestyle, Poetic, Serious, FlowTagalog0-4
KialMarco Alkadama Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, ShockraPoetic, Serious, Conscious RapTagalog1-2
KJahDaniel Jade DionisioCamarin, Caloocan, Metro Manila Uprising, Hiphop22, Batch 1, 3LCPoetic, Conscious Rap, SeriousTagalog2-1
KrackRalph Julius Duhaylungsod Naic, Cavite Cavite's Most DangerousFreestyle, ComedyTagalog1-2
KreggaJboi Vasallo Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental BLK69, Gegay' Art, UprisingSerious Lyrics, Deep Bars, AggressiveTagalog13-7
Kris DelanoDan Christopher Garcia Manila, Metro Manila Shots Fired, Rawstarr RecordsSerious Lyrics, Personals, WordplayTagalog, English (Early)6-5
LanzetaLanz Jasper Picache Olongapo, Zambales 1kiaoSerious, Aggressive, Hardcore, Wordplay, Holorhyme, FlowTagalog5-9
Left Eye BlindJames Neil Dela Paz Taytay, Rizal Blind Rhyme Productions, Armr-, 21st-CheSeriousTagalog2-2
LemiMark Lemi Oriel Pasig, Metro Manila Rhymalaya, PoemaWordplayTagalog0-3
LibsMurderDeathKill (MDK), Circus Science, Wicked, Kahel Music, 3LCHardcore, HorrorcoreEnglish3-0
LhipkramPhilmark Dominguez Las Piñas, Metro Manila / Malabon, Metro Manila TBS 13, Amaya Hood, Velasquez Pride, Street2demic, Parañaque Rebels, 3GSWordplay, Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Style MockingTagalog16-8
Lil ColiBilly Faustino Las Piñas, Metro Manila Round 1187, 187 MobstazComedy, SeriousTagalog0-2
Lil SisaJhayann Parreño Antipolo, Rizal Crazy FamilyAggressive, Comedy, Speed RapTagalog2-0
LilJohnJohnross Delos Santos Parañaque, Metro Manila Hypebeat, Parañaque Rebels, All-Star Pro, 3GSRebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, TheatricsTagalog9-11
LilStrocksThomas Michael Boncales Strocks San Miguel, Bohol 6323, 3GS, Shaman Ubec, RapolloComedy, Sexual Humor, Gun BarsTagalog4-4
Lirikal Olongapo, Zambales Suwail na Anak ng GapoSerious, Poetic, ComedyTagalog1-2
LoonieMarlon Peroramas Cebu City, Cebu / Pasig, Metro Manila Hiphop22, Stick Figgas, Konektado, Barangay Tibay, Artifice, FMCCPoetic, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Comedy, TheatricsTagalog, English (one time)8-1
Luke Manila Southern VillainsSeriousTagalog0-1
LuxuriaRya Chantel Eclipse Binangonan, Rizal Unlock ClothingSerious, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog6-6
MackataDarren Toting Cebu City, Cebu / Bacoor, Cavite 032 Soldierz, 3GS, WassazlifeAggressive, SeriousTagalog4-1
Makii Mandaue, Cebu 032 Souldierz, 3GS, 999 Squad, Island Boy$, Goat Squad, SC2013, Project Ground ZeroComedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, WordplaysTagalog6-5
Manda Baliw Antipolo, Rizal Bigbad Norte, Rihipmo, Antipolo's Finest, Alyansa Paikot, Mybngthugs, WPCHoodComedy, FreestyleTagalog6-3
MarichuMarichu Piaña Santiago City, Isabela Urban Artist, BNM, R2AP, Motus1-3Tagalog
Marshall BonifacioJoel Israel Mabayo Cebu City, Cebu / Santa Cruz, Laguna dimokaya063, Rapollo, Outbox, Writer's BlockSerious Bars, Aggressive, Bilingual Bars, Comedy, Wordplay, Serious LyricsTagalog8-8
Martin Iloilo City, Iloilo DIYS Republic, SYK, WTI, D.A.ComedyTagalog1-6
MastafeatAntonio Cajuban Jr. General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite Masters' Connection, BNS, Crazy Family, Maharlika, Man Illa Music, Puyat FamComedy, FreestyleTagalog7-8
MaxfordMaxford Famitanco Davao City, Davao del Sur K. Records, Mindanao IllestComedy, Serious Lyrics, BilingualTagalog8-4
M ZhaytChristian Paolo GabriolaRosario, Pasig, Metro Manila 3GS, All Star, Rapskallion, Poema, Cursebox, 13 Kabalyero, SunuganRebuttals, Freestyle, Serious, Multisyllabic Rhyme, WordplayTagalog18-7
Melchrist Santo Tomas, Batangas / Iligan, Lanao del Norte Mongol Unit, Aki Rhyme StateFreestyle, Aggressive, HardcoreTagalog6-6
MerajJeram Zapanta Cavite City, Cavite Poetic MafiaSerious, ComedyTagalog0-4
MhotThomas Lynmuel Mayacyac Dasmariñas, Cavite Outright, Outbox, Barrio De Bara, Area-1, King G, Mula EtivacComedy, WordplayTagalog13-0
MikideeMichael David Legazpi, Albay Crazy Family, Oragon Unit, BLK MRKT, Bikolano Rappers Org. ,Magjalu MovementComedy, WordplayTagalog0-3
Mocks WunJerome Payumo San Fernando, Pampanga URP, 045 Records, Diction United, Pisngi LordComedy, FreestyleTagalog5-4
NegatiboEmmanuel MagantosBaesa, Quezon City, Metro Manila Martial Camp, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, Super PogiSpeed rap, Multi syllabic Rhyme, WordplayTagalog2-1
Negho Gy Valenzuela City, Metro Manila Jackpot Music, Valuarte, Acetown, Isla ang LugarComedy, Serious, WordplayTagalog4-1
NikkiJonathan Vibas Digos, Davao del Sur Supreme Blood, Heneral Luna, Digos Rap Project, PSB Records, Slickboats ProdzComedy, Bilingual Bars, TheatricsTagalog6-7
NothingElse Sta. Mesa, Manila City, Metro Manila AMPONSerious, Left-Field, Aggressive, HardcoreEnglish, Tagalog (one time)3-1
NotoriousBilly Lizano Anonas Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila Kampo Teroritmo, Proyekto Dos Tres, P2 Hood, King GSerious, Wordplay, Palindrome, HardcoreTagalog3-3
NumerhusJoseph Arnold Maranan Cainta, Rizal Shockra, Repablikan Syndicate, Fatal Sign RecordsSerious, Flow, Speed RapTagalog3-3
Omar BaliwOmar Manzano Makati, Metro Manila High Minds ClothingFlow, Multisyllabic Rhyme, SeriousTagalog2-3
OnaksJames Kevin Asis Cainta, Rizal Yo GangFreestyle, FlowTagalog2-7
One Lie AceRichard Ace Rodela Bacoor, Cavite / Las Piñas, Metro Manila Public Enemies, Team OG, G-Sounds Ent, Shot Gang Pro, Laglagan Rap Battle LeagueWordplay, ComedyTagalog3-3
Onlison Tagum, Davao del Norte Rhyme BallisticsBilingual Bars, Comedy, Slight Wordplays, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog6-4
Pamoso Valenzuela City, Metro Manila CPPM, Valuarte, MadspitSeriousTagalog2-1
PapewJasper Joshua Advincula Tanza, Cavite Mongol Unit, C.A.S.H., Street Love Rhythm, ShottasComedy, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog0-4
Pen PlumaMarco Aquino Cebu City, Cebu Shaman Ubec, Villadoggs, Tresmarap, Alas KwatroMultisyllabic Rhyme, Comedy, WordplayTagalog3-5
PistoleroChristian Carlo Cañares Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila Tondo Tribe, Hush Musik, Jmekwar, Delubyong Anghel, 3GS, AllStar ProductionComedy, Rebuttals, Freestyle, Serious, PersonalsTagalog22-8
PlaridhelGeorge Grenade Tagum, Davao del Norte CandelabraDeep Lyrics, Wordplay, Bilingual BarsTagalog5-7
PlazmaPaulo Callangan Quezon City, Metro Manila Uprising, Garote, F.I.S.T., MurderDeathKill (MDK), TCMF, Writer's Block, Sabretooth Academy, AMPONWordplay, Horrorcore, Aggressive, Comedy, HardcoreTagalog14-15
Poison13Marco Lacson Mariveles, Bataan Rhyming In Tandem, Beatpro, Home Made Studio, BCity Entertainment,3GSImpersonation, Speed Rap, Serious Lyrics, Part-multisyllabic rhymes, Flow, ComedyTagalog25-8
PricetaggJomari Espiritu San Fernando, La Union / Santa Mesa, Manila, Metro Manila Rep The Hood Ent., Shots Fired, Rawstarr Records, Villain Wear, Black Rose Tattoo, Fake Gangsta, KontrabidaPersonals, Wordplays, Gangsta Rap, Gun Bars, Aggressive, Deep Bars, Offensive, FlowTagalog6-0
Prince RhymeJason Pineda Pasay, Metro Manila Psychotic Crew, 3GSSerious, Multisyllabic RhymesTagalog4-7
Prosecutor BillyBilly Arupo Olongapo, Zambales Arma Letra, The Firing Squad, Locus Delicti, RPN RecordsAggressive, Hardcore, HorrorcoreTagalog4-4
Protege Quezon City Audible MC's, Talksic WaysComedy, AggressiveEnglish4-0
Raizen Cebu City, Cebu C.A.L, 032 Souldiers, Yamuh, Rapollo, OponsideComedy, FreestyleTagalog0-1
RangeAndrew Salera Boljoon, Cebu Seven Kings Production, 3GS, ThinkPostive Wear,Crystal Meth uzers.Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, Bilingual, Theatrics, Visayan lyricsTagalog2-15
RapidoChristian Raffy Guerrero Rosario, Cavite Elements,Speed Rap, Offensive, Comedy, Sexual Humour, Sexy rap, FlowTagalog8-10
RBTORoberto Lai Manila Vito CrewSerious, Rhyme Scheme, AggressiveEnglish0-2
Rentao Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija Lot#3, OldSkulRebuttals, Aggressive, Unorthodox, ComedyTagalog0-1
Righteous1Joshua Berenguer Meycauayan, Bulacan Brown Radio, FMCC, SouljahsSerious, Freestyle, Flow, Aggressive, SeriousTagalog2-11
Rich FloRichard Florentino Villasis, Pangasinan Haftwayhouse, One Voice Productions, Rep The Hood, Debate Partida, Distriq 5Serious, DeepTagalog0-4
RishHarris Reguya Olongapo, Zambales Suwail na Anak ng Gapo, EastSide 727Serious, FreestyleTagalog0-2
RomanoRomano Trinidad Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija Teritoryo, Pulo, Rappscab Music, 3GS, Cursebox Production, Mark BeatsFreestyle, Rebuttals, Aggressive, ComedyTagalog12-8
RudicJoshua Lingating Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur / Quezon City, Metro Manila Moro Beats, Subgroove, DC Clan, Mindanao's Illest, Simbagsik, Bangsamoro Artist, MTM BrandSerious, Deep, BilingualTagalog9-10
Ruffian Baras, Rizal Motus, Bars Rizal, 6 FiguresMultisyllabic Rhyme, WordplayTagalog6-2
Saint Ice Parañaque, Metro Manila CIDA, AOJOffensive, Hardcore, Aggressive, WordplayTagalog, English (Early)3-2
Sak MaestroHansel Cabo Davao City, Davao del Sur Uprising, Cot Crew, The Takeover, K-RecordsSerious, Bilingual, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Rhyme SchemeTagalog, English9-9
SayaddRalph Lizano Anonas Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila Illustrado, Oyog International, UprisingSerious, Deep Lyrics, Hardcore, Aggressive, Poetic, Left-fieldTagalog12-15
SayantipikoAgapito Einstein Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hip-hop Movement, AbakadazSerious, WordplayTagalog1-2
Sev Pasig SMCComedyEnglish0-1
ShaboyJay-ar Dinglasan Las Pinas City, Metro Manila Bhebheboyz, PRBDLRKL, Motus3-0Tagalog
Shehyee Christopher John Ongkiko Mandaluyong, Metro Manila BMG, Flipmusic, Flee Entertainment, Watawat, Game Streamer, DoTa boy, Dos Por Dos Champion, Isabuhay ChampionComedy, Offensive, Rebuttals, Personals, Multisyllabic Rhyme, FreestyleTagalog7-9
ShernanShernan Roy Gaite Muntinlupa, Metro Manila Muntinlupas Most Wanted, 3GS, Senyor Mafias, AllStar Production, YouTube VloggerComedy, Costumes, Freestyle, Rebuttals, TheatricsTagalog9-8
SibilCarlo Fullero Pasig, Metro Manila 13Kabalyero, Repablikan, Poema, Marshall Brand ClothingSeriousTagalog0-1
SilencerRic Laurino Parañaque, Metro Manila Familia De Calibre, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride ProductionComedy, FlowTagalog3-3
Silent Effect Davao City, Davao del Sur Lifelinez, Kalawakan CrewComedyTagalog2-3
SinCity Quezon City / Las Vegas MMG, Hi FamComedy, OffensiveEnglish5-3
SinioJoseph Martin Cagasan Mabalacat, Pampanga Pampanga's Finest, 45 Battalion, Real Jokes, Copy Right, Benta Tshirt, BarGain Battle League (president)Comedy, Rebuttals, Offensive, Wordplay, PersonalsTagalog13-6
Sir Deo Mariveles, Bataan Sining Magiting Group, Mariveles Hiphop Production, Niyowma ProductionComedy, Gimmick, Theatrics, Serious, Deep BarsTagalog5-6
Sixth ThreatFluvert Floy Cagampang Davao City, Davao del Sur 3Digitz, Dongalo Wreckords, Fatal Sign RecordsMultisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, Serious BarsTagalog9-1
sKarmPhilip Pacheco Pasig, Metro Manila AMPON, Talksic Ways, The PharmComedy, Rhyme SchemeEnglish1-1
SlockOne Las Piñas, Metro Manila Public Enemies, Kumpronta Family, South Choppers, Crazy Thugs Music, Laglagan, J&D Music, Black Bandana, NotoryusComedy, Speed Rap, FreestyleTagalog7-8
SmugglazBryan Lao Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila Hiphop22, 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, Shockra, Vertical Brew MusicSpeed Rap, Comedy, Serious, Freestyle, Flow, RebuttalsTagalog6-2
Sparo Malabon City, Metro Manila Malabon Thugs, 187 MobstazSpeed Rap, FlowTagalog0-3
Sur HenyoMark Merino Baguio, Benguet Familiarity Entertainment, PKC, Rep The Hood Entertainment, Mensaheros, Hukbong LiriKKKalSerious, Deep, Freestyle, Comedy, AggressiveTagalog8-4
TargetRenie Boy Palma Las Piñas, Metro Manila Double Cross, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride Production, Shots FiredWordplay, Freestyle, PoeticTagalog7-3
Tatz MavenJalil Macalangcom General Santos, South Cotabato Uprising, Pangkat Magat,OSD, Troop One, DigmaanAggressive, WordplayTagalog5-3
ThikeJason Cruz Antipolo, Rizal No Mannas, Rihipmo, RPN Records, Allstar Production, United Antipolo EmpireFreestyle, SeriousTagalog12-7
Third DDavid Lubag III Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hiphop Movement, AbakadazWordplay, Comedy, Multisyllabic RhymeTagalog0-3
Tim aka Cleave HecklerSouthside, Las Piñas MurderDeathKill (MDK)Offensive, Hardcore, HorrorcoreEnglish3-1
Tipsy DMark Kevin Andrade Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hiphop Movement, Abakadaz, Outbox, BrixxologyWordplay, Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhyme, BilingualTagalog18-3
TowpherChristopher Oquendo Naga, Camarines Sur Juan Dela Crew, Crazy Family, NCHC, Barrio De BaraComedy, Freestyle, RebuttalsTagalog6-1
Tweng Tagbilaran, Bohol / Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Six3Hundred Crew, Palma Doggz, Bohol Bee Farm, Leadership Friendship Service Zeta Beta Chapter, UprisingGimmick, Comedy, TheatricsTagalog3-12
VerbBrian PascualUnang Hakbang, Balik Balik, QC / Mayapyap Sur, Cabanatuan, NE / Sto. Domingo, Capas, TarlacPeople's Future, R&R, Vito Crew, Wip Caps, LFC04, CSB-MPSerious, Conscious RapTagalog2-0
VitrumFrancis Mayson Cavite City, Cavite / Mandaluyong, Metro Manila Manipesto, Resbakk, Tabakk, Ingay Likha, Raplines Battle LeagueSerious, Aggressive, Personals, Comedy. Conscious RapTagalog9-6
WrathsolAllen Bonifacio Arayat, Pampanga Skrmsh Entertainment, SKRMSHTRXXPZ, OlympuzDeep, Wordplay, Poetic, HardcoreTagalog1-1
YunikoJohn Michael Lopez Bagong Silang, Caloocan, Metro Manila PureMusicPro, Norte Suprema, NJ RecordsAggressive, WordplayTagalog4-5
ZaitoPedro Canon . Dasmariñas, Cavite / Bacoor, Cavite / Las Piñas, Metro Manila UprisingComedy, Poetic, Freestyle, Onomatopoeic Rhyme, Theatrics, Story TellingTagalog10-18
ZakiZaki Sufyan Pasig, Metro Manila Morobeats, ExplicitAggressive, Wordplay, Serious, Slant RhymeTagalog4-3
Zend LukeZend Luke Abrea Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Trono Sa OroPoetic, Deep, Left-fieldTagalog7-10
Zero HourGor Ayasib Davao City, Davao del Sur Down Loud Crew, The TakeoverBilingual Lyrics, SeriousTagalog4-5
Zeus Cebu City, Cebu B32 Shoulders, Blankko, The Chill Camp, Pasingot Boys, Rapollo, GV6ASerious, Freestyle, ComedyTagalog0-6

Currently banned from the league.

Isabuhay Tournament winners

YearWinnerFinalistSemi-finalistsEliminated in round 2Eliminated in round 1
2013AklasBLKD
  • Sinio
  • Flict-G
  • Jade Wunn
  • Andy G
  • Spade/Goriong Talas
  • Rudic
  • JLem
  • Ranieboy
  • Batang Rebelde
  • Flip
  • Gin
  • Sparo
  • Asero
  • Juan Lazy
2014BatasMelchrist
  • Rapido
  • Kris Delano
  • Rudic
  • Hizuka
  • Elbiz
  • Prosecutor Billy
  • Dopee
  • Nikki
  • Spade
  • Silent Effect
  • Maxford
  • Aklas
  • Nico
  • Notorious
2015BatasRomano
  • Shernan
  • Dello
  • Sayadd
  • BLKD
  • Pistolero
  • Sak Maestro
  • Andy G
  • Kregga
  • Rapido
  • Thike
  • M Zhayt
  • Shehyee
  • Badang
  • Fongger [i]
2016LooniePlazma
  • Tipsy D
  • Asser
  • G-Clown
  • J-King
  • M Zhayt
  • Rapido
  • Badang
  • Frooz
  • Flict-G
  • Pistolero
  • KJap
  • Smugglaz
  • Aklas
  • Romano [i]
2017MhotSur Henyo
  • Apekz
  • Fukuda
  • Spade/Goriong Talas
  • Sayadd
  • Batas
  • Asser
  • Plazma
  • Dhuski
  • Badang
  • Omar Baliw
  • Batang Rebelde
  • Hearty
  • Sixth Threat
  • Rudic
2018Shehyee [6] Pistolero
  • Fukuda
  • Abra
  • J-King
  • Batas
  • Plazma
  • Invictus
  • Lhipkram
  • Sayadd
  • Maxford
  • Jonas
  • Aelekz
  • Batang Rebelde
  • Poison13
  • Marshall Bonifacio
2019Sixth Threat [7] Apekz
  • Poison13
  • G-Clown
  • Lanzeta
  • BLKD
  • Asser
  • Lhipkram
  • Rudic
  • Sayadd
  • Dosage
  • Marshall Bonifacio
  • Hazky
  • Jonas
  • Goriong Talas
  • J-Blaque
2020M-ZhaytLhipkram
  • Luxuria
  • Jonas
  • Batas
  • GL
  • Onlison
  • Kregga
  • J-King
  • Frooz
  • Yuniko
  • Chris Ace
  • Gameboy
  • Pareng Elbiz
  • Marshall Bonifacio
  • Lanzeta
2021J-BlaqueGoriong Talas
  • Apekz
  • Zend Luke
  • Mastafeat
  • Vitrum
  • G-Clown
  • Harlem
  • Bagsik
  • Illtimate
  • Onaks
  • CNine
  • LilStrocks
  • JR Zero
  • Righteous1
  • K-Ram
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
2024GLVitrum
  • SlockOne
  • EJ Power
  • Sur Henyo
  • G-Clown
  • Romano
  • Ruffian
  • JDee
  • Poison 13
  • Apoc
  • Class G
  • Rapido
  • Marshall Bonifacio
  • 3rdy
  • Jr Zero
Notes
  1. 1 2 Did not show up and was automatically eliminated.

Dos Por Dos Winners

YearWinnersFinalistsSemi-finalistsEliminated in round 2Eliminated in round 1
2012Shehyee/SmugglazJuan Lazy/Harlem
  • Loonie/Abra
  • Papew/Melchrist
  • Frooz/Elbiz
  • Crazymix/Bassilyo
  • Apoc/Dhictah
  • Aklas/Sayadd
  • Jaytee/Stielo
  • Flipzydot1/Supreme
  • Tipsy D/Third D
  • Spade/Reddblot
  • Nico/Kamandag
  • Rapido/Batang Rebelde
  • Snob/Dopee
  • Maxford/G-Spot
2013Frooz/ElbizCrazymix/Bassilyo
  • Rapido/Icaruz
  • Tipsy D/Third D
  • Abra/Apekz
  • Dopee/Snob
  • Target/J-Skeelz
  • G-Spot/Mac-T
  • Yelshawn/Bogchick
  • Ice Rocks/Kris Delano
  • Maxford/Malupet
  • Fongger/WBeat
  • Mocks Wun/Verse1
  • Righteous1/Negatibo
  • Thike/G-Clown
  • Papew/Melchrist
2017Shernan/M ZhaytSinio/Tipsy D
  • Damsa/Flict-G
  • Romano/J-King
  • Crazymix/Bassilyo
  • Dilim/Sibil
  • Pricetagg/Kris Delano
  • Maxford/Snob
  • Mikidee/Wise Wunn
  • Cripli/Towpher
  • Invictus/Lanzeta
  • Jonas/Lhipkram
  • Aelekz/Fangs
  • Pistolero/Prince Rhyme
  • Thike/Hazky
  • Zaito/Andy-G
2024Cygnus/AtomsCaspher/Hespero
  • Aubrey/Marichu
  • Negho Gy/Pamoso
  • Kenzer/Mimac
  • Article/Sickreto
  • Deadline/RG
  • Jawz/Bisente

Guest emcees

NamePersonal NameHometownAffiliations
BenderAlex BuchananOttawa, Ontario, CanadaFlight Distance
Charron Corey CharronOttawa, Ontario,
NoobMasterReggie FranciscoPandi, PhilippinesBatang Nova
Loe PesciRaj KumarMontreal, Quebec, CanadaOG Hindu Kush, AGL
Mark Grist Mark 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. [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]

Controversies

Sinio vs. Shehyee aftermath

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. Recently, Cripli covered the camcorder lens and read his lines during his battle against Batang Rebelde and managed to get the victory.

References

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  7. "Davaoeño Rapper SIXTH THREAT Beats APEKZ To Become FlipTop's 'Isabuhay 2019' Champ!". myx.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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  10. "Fliptop: the modern 'balagtasan'". Inquirer Lifestyle. October 11, 2012.
  11. "Pinoy style 'flip top' a new trend in hiphop music" . Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  12. "8 Maling Akala Tungkol Sa FlipTop" . Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  13. "Will Flip-Hop Save OPM?". Inquirer Lifestyle. May 3, 2014.
  14. "Is FlipTop the modern-day Balagtasan?". GMA News Online.
  15. "Get to know your modern-day Balagtasan stars". filipinotimes.ae. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  16. "Balagtasismo Versus Fliptop Mismo?". pinoyweekly.org. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  17. Solitario, J. Mikhail (January 14, 2019). "Versus Verses: FlipTop as Counterculture". University of the Philippines. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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  20. Abanilla, Clarizel (February 6, 2017). "Ann Mateo's mom wants to sue Fliptop's Sinio over offensive rap battle lines". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  21. "Fliptop star Sinio might get into legal trouble because of offensive lines in rap battle". Manila. February 7, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  22. News, Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN. "Model's mom plans to sue FlipTop star over rap battle". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)