A new year, a new decade and for The Source that means a few new lists. As we prepare for another year of outstanding coverage of battle rap culture, we pause to salute those who have made an exceptional mark throughout last year. But before we get into all of that… before the culture gets […]
Rare Breed Entertainment is back in action on November 9 in Atlanta with their first volume of the unique “Ladies & Gents” battle rap event. The unique set up sees not only female on female battles, but also females take on some of the culture’s best guys too. In particular, we see that the legendary […]
Not to be outdone by their own previous Closure event, which attempted to settle many long-running battle rap beefs that had been brewing over the last decade, Rare Breed Entertainment returns to Atlanta to settle one of the most high-profile lingering issues in battle rap history. Who can forget Serius Jones and Math Hoffa and […]
Rare Breed Ent. is one of the fastest-growing battle rap leagues, known for its innovative match ups and putting together battles most thought not possible. Here we caught up with the host and co-owner A.R.P. to learn more about RBE and how it is helping take battle rap to the next level. The Source: How […]
The RBE “Closure” event will give veteran battle rappers an opportunity to address beef form back in the day that remains unresolved.
Rare Breed Entertainment (RBE) has finalized the card for their upcoming and appropriately titled “Closure” Battle Rap event in Atlanta for earlier next month. Featuring RBE debuts for both Charlie Clips and Hitman Holla, who have turned themselves into household names through SMACK/URLTV and Wild N Out on MTV with Nick Cannon more recently. The […]
Rare Breed Entertainment have built off the back of their successful Pearly Gates 3 event last week which featured the mega-grudge match of Hollow Da Don vs. Math Hoffa with the newly announced Blood, Sweat & Tiers 6 event. Set to go down in Atlanta on Saturday 16 March, the six main three-round battles announced […]
Hollow Da Don and Math Hoffa grudge match on RBE’s Pearly Gates 3 card had more energy behind it than the John John Da Don and Hollow battle from URL’s SM8.
Rare Breed Ent. (RBE) rap battle league is set to build off of a very impressive year with an even stronger 2019 seemingly in the works. RBE has established itself now firmly in the top 3 big leagues along with SMACK/URLTV and KOTD in the battle rap world, through the ability to pull off great […]
On paper, the rap battle lineups are exceptional. Just judging off the battles that have already been announced, leagues are looking to the culture of battle rap to the next level. Let’s take a quick look at five of the top battles that have caught our eyes this year. Loaded Lux vs. Aye Verb REGISTER […]
The most anticipated return to battle took place on the weekend, with New York’s Murda Mook returning to his home crowd stage versus St. Louis’ Aye Verb. Mook, widely considered as the GOAT or certainly top tier by most, has battled the likes of Loaded Lux, Jae Mills, Party Arty (RIP), Serius Jones and Iron […]
When we speak, our words are felt. For the better part of last week, we encouraged readers and fans to tune into Rare Breed Entertainment’s Rare Breeds Card. The ‘net was buzzing about the card that was poised to change the trajectory of battle rap and at the very least save a summer of lackluster […]
Rare Breed Entertainment presents the stacked Rare Breeds card on Saturday 18th August from 1pm at Club Drom (85 Avenue, Manhattan NYC). The stacked bill includes the much-anticipated return to battle rap for Murda Mook. Full card is; Murda Mook vs. Aye Verb REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS https://www.facebook.com//videos/403556060649855 King Los vs. Head Ice […]
King Los has long teased the idea of jumping back into the battle rap arena but not until now has anything substantial come from it. On Sunday, King Los and Rare Breed Ent. revealed that the former Bad Boy Records MC will be getting back in his bag and battle an unknown opponent at RBE’s […]
Bronx Battle Rapper Goodz got into an altercation in his battle with Jimz. Rare Breed Entertainment hosted their “Lift His Soul 4” event on Saturday at Club Drom in Manhattan. The footage was reposted on Instagram of Goodz landing a punch on Jimz following what was said to be a bar about Goodz’ daughter. The […]
While the Super Bowl buzz is at an all time high pitch, battle rap fans may have struck a chord that’s frequency may have reached an equitable screech. Rare Breed Entertainment offered up their Lift His Soul series for its fourth time. And it was truly something to behold. As the title infers, the card […]
