The Rap Contest is a fast-paced song competition for upcoming hip-hop artists to showcase original material, perform live and compete for a cash prize.
The series is innovative, authentic and is consistently packing clubs for new music. The Rap Contest is building a network of independent rap entrepreneurs, encourages artists to listen to each others music and provides a priceless opportunity; a platform to be seen and heard in front of new audiences.
Since 2010.
Created and presented by Sellassie
Facts and Format
133 CHAMPIONS IN 25 CITIES + 10 STATES NATIONWIDE
$ 104,875.00 PAID IN CASH PRIZES
2,500 EMCEES PERFORMED ON OUR STAGES
5 ROUND, ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT
ORIGINAL SONGS
ARTIST PERFORMANCES AT 1:30 PER ROUND
THREE INDUSTRY JUDGES
JUDGE CRITERIA: STAGE PRESENCE, ORIGINALITY & LYRICISM
COMPETE FOR $5,000 CASH PRIZE
Calendar
ON-LINE SHOW
Sunday August 29, 2021 7p - 9:30pm (p.s.t.)
"The Rap Contest" $1,000 Virtual Show
Presented & Hosted by Sellassie
LIVE SHOW
Friday October 15, 2021 Catch One, L.A.
"The Rap Contest" $5,000 Show
Presented & Hosted by Sellassie
MISKOEFLOE WINS $1,000 NOV 13 2019 IN LONG BEACH, CA
Judges
To all the amazing industry professionals, insiders,
tastemakers, artists & influencers that judged The Rap Contest.
Thank you
Videos
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