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The original Rap Olympics showcase was held at club Zanzibar in [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark NJ]] in 1993. |
The original Rap Olympics showcase was held at club Zanzibar in [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark NJ]] in 1993. |
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A different version was first held October 24, 1997, in [[Los Angeles]] near [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX airport]]. The winner of the event would receive $500 and a [[Rolex]] watch.<ref>Hasted, Nick. ''The Dark Story Of Eminem''.</ref> In 1997, the rapper [[Otherwize]] <!-- MC Juice did not win Rap Olympics. He won Scribble Jam 1997, see the "Scribble Jam" article. --> won, with [[Eminem]] coming in second place.<ref>Fletcher, Alex. "Ten Things You Never Knew About Eminem". ''Digital Spy''. May 20, 2009. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a156298/ten-things-you-never-knew-about-eminem.html</ref> Although Eminem lost the battle, an impressed [[Interscope Records]] intern in attendance called Dean Geistlinger asked Eminem for a copy of the Slim Shady EP, which was then sent to company CEO [[Jimmy Iovine]] who then played it for [[Dr. Dre]], which ultimately resulted in him signing Eminem to Dre's record label, [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]].[https://www.eminem.pro/en/hotboxin-lost-battles.html] |
A different version was first held October 24, 1997, in [[Los Angeles]] near [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX airport]]. The winner of the event would receive $500 and a [[Rolex]] watch.<ref>Hasted, Nick. ''The Dark Story Of Eminem''.</ref> In 1997, the rapper [[Otherwize]] <!-- MC Juice did not win Rap Olympics. He won Scribble Jam 1997, see the "Scribble Jam" article. --> won, with [[Eminem]] coming in second place.<ref>{{cite book |last=Mathers |first=Marshall “Eminem” |date=2009 |title=The Way I Am |publisher=Plume}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.64378/title.how-eminem-loss-at-1997-rap-olympics-ultimately-led-to-dr-dre-deal|title=How Eminem’s Loss at 1997 Rap Olympics Ultimately Led to Dr. Dre Deal|website=hiphopdx.com|first=Kyle|last=Eustice|date=September 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/eminem-recalls-being-evicted-the-day-before-the-rap-olympics-loss-that-helped-him-get-signed|title=Eminem Recalls Being Evicted the Day Before the Rap Olympics Loss that Helped Him Get Signed|website=genius.com|first=Eddie|last=Fu|date=March 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>Fletcher, Alex. "Ten Things You Never Knew About Eminem". ''Digital Spy''. May 20, 2009. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a156298/ten-things-you-never-knew-about-eminem.html</ref> Although Eminem lost the battle, an impressed [[Interscope Records]] intern in attendance called Dean Geistlinger asked Eminem for a copy of the Slim Shady EP, which was then sent to company CEO [[Jimmy Iovine]] who then played it for [[Dr. Dre]], which ultimately resulted in him signing Eminem to Dre's record label, [[Aftermath Entertainment|Aftermath]].[https://www.eminem.pro/en/hotboxin-lost-battles.html] |
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The Rap Olympics were revived in 2007. |
The Rap Olympics were revived in 2007. |
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Revision as of 08:40, 10 March 2024
The Rap Olympics is a free-style rap event which was created and first begun in March 1993, in East Orange, New Jersey by Gregory Thomas of Nubian Recordings which consisted of a three state competition: PA, NJ and NY.
History
The original Rap Olympics showcase was held at club Zanzibar in Newark NJ in 1993.
A different version was first held October 24, 1997, in Los Angeles near LAX airport. The winner of the event would receive $500 and a Rolex watch.[1] In 1997, the rapper Otherwize won, with Eminem coming in second place.[2][3][4][5] Although Eminem lost the battle, an impressed Interscope Records intern in attendance called Dean Geistlinger asked Eminem for a copy of the Slim Shady EP, which was then sent to company CEO Jimmy Iovine who then played it for Dr. Dre, which ultimately resulted in him signing Eminem to Dre's record label, Aftermath.[1]
The Rap Olympics were revived in 2007.
References
- ^ Hasted, Nick. The Dark Story Of Eminem.
- ^ Mathers, Marshall “Eminem” (2009). The Way I Am. Plume.
- ^ Eustice, Kyle (September 7, 2021). "How Eminem's Loss at 1997 Rap Olympics Ultimately Led to Dr. Dre Deal". hiphopdx.com.
- ^ Fu, Eddie (March 23, 2020). "Eminem Recalls Being Evicted the Day Before the Rap Olympics Loss that Helped Him Get Signed". genius.com.
- ^ Fletcher, Alex. "Ten Things You Never Knew About Eminem". Digital Spy. May 20, 2009. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a156298/ten-things-you-never-knew-about-eminem.html