Red Bull Batalla, the world’s largest Spanish-language freestyle rap competition, returned to New York City for a Regional Qualifier on July 13th , 2024. 16 of the best Latino freestyle rappers in the country put their wit, creativity, and stage presence on the line for a chance to win the competition. After three fierce knockout rounds, it was New York’s very own AdonYS who stepped away with the Red Bull Batalla New York 2024 crown.
Taking place at Brooklyn’s OneThirtyOne, the event marked the final USA regional qualifying event taking place during the 2024 Batalla season. Of the16 aspiring MCs who competed in the event, AdonYS, Freites, Raiiden, and Metricoh Flowster punched their tickets to compete at the USA National Final in Miami this October.
“The experience was awesome. I didn’t expect anything less. This is probably my sixth or seventh edition now…and I’m just happy and excited to go to Nationals,” AdonYS shared about his experience competing at Red Bull Batalla New York 2024. After emigrating to the United States at the age of ten, AdonYS fell in love with freestyle and has continued to pursue his passion ever since.
The top 4 MCs advancing to Miami were determined by a panel of esteemed judges including New York’s El Dilema, freestyle creator Snow Qlq, and special guest judge J Noa, the fast-rising global sensation from the Dominican Republic. Following the battles, J Noa and 3x Red Bull Batalla champion, Éxodo Lirical, surprised guests with exciting musical performances. The event was hosted by Racso White Lion with DJ Cesar on the beats.
Visit Red Bull Batalla on YouTube and tune into the event livestream on July 16 th at 7pm EST to see the best moments from the competition. For more information about the Red Bull Batalla, visit www.redbullbatalla.com.
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