Every aspiring rapper worth their mettle in rhymes has dreams of spitting a rhyme impressive enough to elevate their career to the next level and the collaborative minds of HipHopDX and Royce Da 5’9 are making such a dream a possibility.
This Friday, June 24, Nickel Nine is set to grace the stage at Los Globos located at 3040 W Sunset Blvd and he’s asking all MC’s who think they can wow with the power of their words to step up and take on the #Mean16 challenge.
“Mean 16 is something we developed to help give new artists a platform that wouldn’t normally be afforded to them,” says Royce. “This serves as a confidence builder. Confidence is key in chasing your dreams. I love seeing and meeting young, hungry, talented artists. I also enjoy sharing the stage with them at my shows. Who knows where and how the next big star in Hip Hop will be revealed? I just hope he or she is on our team… #BadHalf #allindependenteverything #mean16 #Layerstour”
The pre-game event will be streamed live via HipHopDX’s one million user strong Facebook page for those individuals who are just as eager as Royce to see what type of talent is being left untapped by the market. Fans who simply wish to attend the show can purchase tickets via this link. Royce is coming off the release of his critically acclaimed album, Layers, which HipHopDX categorized as “an album of tremendous depth and skill.”
The official flyer for the #Mean16 competition can be seen below. Best of luck to all the participants.
Why would you guys announce this a day before when there’s plenty of rappers who live outside of L.A.? You guys did a poor job on announcing this event in a timely fashion.
Never heard of social media or recirculation, eh?
???..Eh, ever heard of announcing it on your MAIN SITE too? Might be a good idea……dumbass.
Shut the fuck up
Why tf does Royce da 5’9 think he’s some sort of lyricist?
Mistah fabs corny ass ate this nigga, this Niggas music been sucking dick since the early 2000s, and he’s corny af who tf listens to this clown?
I agree this guy is ass and I’m from Detroit I don’t know who gased dude up
Mistah Fab? Who’s that? Royce kills shit. He’d destroy your favorite rapper in one bar.
If you don’t respect this guy as an MC you don’t know hip hop. This man can hop on a record with anyone and slay shit. Royce is a true lyricist! Shit you might make me write 16 just to give you some bars bitch!
this is right down the street from me I’m rollin and spitting a 16 – F it….wish me luck.
you can see some at my insta @bluecollarlikestorap
Kill that shit bruh!!!
welp….i spit mine but didn’t win…disappointing G! Oh well….probably picked a bad verse for a contest – too much thinking in it.
Shame I live in Ireland, I would smash that 16!!! He should let international rappers send him videos or verses, Royce respond to this!! (Doubt it though)
My bad, dawg. Spit for me when im next in Ireland. Show me how yall get down. Who the next Everlast?
I see the site took my advice about helping establish new talent and co sponsoring events.
Google doradohermano and you’ll see my comment about it from another article.
Great job folks, please keep this up.
Good call, should be more shit like this, the most talented people are those who are unsigned!! nuff said.
Yea these sites have the power to influence the people in a positive way and help discover and flourish new talent. They gotta use it wisely.
“Spit A #Mean16 With Royce Da 5’9 In L.A.!” and get destroyed by him.
Ima write some shit
*Show starts* Royce: “Before we get things started, I’d just like to take a moment to tell yall a story bout me and Em……Crowd:”NOOOOO”
Man I wish I would’ve known about this earlier. I would’ve taken off of work to go win this #Mean16 competition