HIP-HOP AINT DEAD IT LIVES IN THE NORTH

Long gone is the buzz around battle rapping created by Eminem’s hit movie “8 mile”. The movement however continues to thrive in the city. Nowhere is this more evident than with KOTD (King of the Dot) who’s most recent event Blackout 5, was huge a success. The event kicked off this past weekend with an announcement that KOTD and hip-hop mega star Drake would be teaming up. The news that Toronto’s (or October’s) very own is now on board is huge and is a testament to a growing popularity in the industry. When Drake was asked about battling at KOTD in the future his response…. “It’s a tough thing you know but, I think one day I might do it.”

  And Drake is not the only industry elite to co-sign with the battle-rap industry lately, events like Eminem’s “Total Slaughter” and Snoop Dogg’s “Gladiator School” have had varying results. 

THE MAN BEHIND KOTD 

- Organik -

Hate it or love it KOTD has come a long way since its 2008 debut in a downtown alley in Toronto. Events have evolved from an audience of 30 to 2400, real quick. Organik and his team have made strategic business moves that have landed them the credibility and endorsements they need to stimulate this urban market. Just days before the battle the team launched just over 200 New Era hats to endorse their KOTD brand. Check out the interview with Organik here…

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