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King of the Dot, also known as KOTD, is a Canadian hip hop battling league^[1]. The league is based in Toronto, Ontario, from which it gets its name.

King of the Dot is hosted by Organik. Past co-hosts have included various hip hop artists, including Drake, Reef the Lost Cauze, Sabac Red and Jus Allah. Illmaculate has been a KOTD judge. The league began in August 2008 in an alleyway near Toronto Eaton Centre^[2], and now features over 150 emcees, battling in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver^[3].

Primarily featuring Canadians and Americans, emcees from countries such as England, Australia, Sweden and the Philippines have all participated in KOTD’s annual World Domination event^[4]. The influence of King of the Dot has spread globally, inspiring the creation of other battles leagues such as Flip Top in the Phillippines^[5].

King of the Dot has three divisions — Prove Yourself (for new jacks); Ground Zero (the middle tier); and KOTD (the best of the best)^[6]. King of the Dot events feature all elements of hip hop culture, including accappella emcee battles, beatboxing ^[7], graffiti, DJ’ing and breakdancing.

A reality show profiling the business aspect of the organization, called KOTD Marketing Kings, is currently being developed^[8].

Past events

In 2010, King of the Dot hosted its first Grand Prix^[9]. Kid Twist was the first King of the Dot champion^[10].

Several major battles events have been hosted by King of the Dot, including World Domination II in August 2011^[11]. American rapper Illmaculate defeated Bender during this event^[12], which was featured in Forbes^[13].

On November 5, 2011, King of the Dot hosted Flatline, which featured a battle between rappers Dizaster and DNA. This is event was co-hosted by Canadian hip hop artist Drake, who put up $3000 of his own money to be awarded to the winner of the battle^[14] ^[15].

References

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[1] "http://www.themarknews.com/articles/6335-rappers-battle-to-become-king-of-the-dot

[2] "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/

[3] "http://www.aux.tv/2010/08/king-of-the-dot-gets-international/

[4] "http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html

[5] "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/

[6] "http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/1051616--fighting-words-aplenty-at-king-of-the-dot

[7] "http://medsbc.com/?p=776

[8] "http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html

[9] "http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2010/06/king-of-the-dot-to-crown-1st-grand-prix-champion-articlenews/

[10] "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/

[11] "http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/

[12] "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYdhO4N918

[13] "http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/

[14] "[http://chronicle.durhamcollege.ca/story.php?id=6549

[15] "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9g2XgrxOk4

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 King of the Dot, also known as KOTD, is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[hip hop]] [[rap battle|battling]] league<ref>"http://www.themarknews.com/articles/6335-rappers-battle-to-become-king-of-the-dot</ref>.  The league is based in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], from which it gets its name.
-King of the Dot is hosted by [[Organik (musician)|Organik]].  Past co-hosts have included [[Drake]], [[Reef the Lost Cauze]], [[Sabac Red]] and [[Jus Allah]].  [[Illmaculate]] has been a KOTD judge.  The league began in August 2008 in an alleyway near [[Toronto Eaton Centre]]<ref>"http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/</ref>, and now features over 150 [[emcee|emcees]], battling in [[Toronto]], [[Montreal]], [[Halifax]], [[Calgary]] and [[Vancouver]]<ref>"http://www.aux.tv/2010/08/king-of-the-dot-gets-international/</ref>.
+King of the Dot is hosted by [[Organik (musician)|Organik]].  Past co-hosts have included various hip hop artists, including [[Drake]], [[Reef the Lost Cauze]], [[Sabac Red]] and [[Jus Allah]].  [[Illmaculate]] has been a KOTD judge.  The league began in August 2008 in an alleyway near [[Toronto Eaton Centre]]<ref>"http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/</ref>, and now features over 150 [[emcee|emcees]], battling in [[Toronto]], [[Montreal]], [[Halifax]], [[Calgary]] and [[Vancouver]]<ref>"http://www.aux.tv/2010/08/king-of-the-dot-gets-international/</ref>.
 Primarily featuring [[Canadians]] and [[Americans]], emcees from countries such as [[England]], [[Australia]], [[Sweden]] and the Philippines have all participated in KOTD’s annual World Domination event<ref>"http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html</ref>.  The influence of King of the Dot has spread globally, inspiring the creation of other battles leagues such as Flip Top in the [[Phillippines]]<ref>"http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/</ref>.