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A [[reality television|reality show]] profiling the business aspect of the organization, called KOTD Marketing Kings, is currently being developed<ref>"http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html</ref>. |
A [[reality television|reality show]] profiling the business aspect of the organization, called KOTD Marketing Kings, is currently being developed<ref>"http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html</ref>. |
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==Format== |
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King of the Dot emcee battles are typically three rounds, with each round being 60 to 90 seconds. A coin flip decides who goes first, and the emcees alternate after each round. A panel of 5 judges then selects the winner<ref>"http://www.aux.tv/2010/08/king-of-the-dot-gets-international/</ref>. |
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==Past events== |
==Past events== |
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Revision as of 20:20, 1 January 2012
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 its founder, Organik. Past co-hosts have included various hip hop artists, including Drake, Reef the Lost Cauze, Sabac Red and Jus Allah. Illmaculate has been on KOTD, both as a judge and rapper. 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 battled 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].
Format
King of the Dot emcee battles are typically three rounds, with each round being 60 to 90 seconds. A coin flip decides who goes first, and the emcees alternate after each round. A panel of 5 judges then selects the winner[9].
Past events
In 2010, King of the Dot hosted its first Grand Prix[10]. Kid Twist was the first King of the Dot champion[11].
Several major battles events have been hosted by King of the Dot, including World Domination II in August 2011[12]. American rapper Illmaculate defeated Bender during this event[13], which was featured in Forbes[14].
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[15] [16].
References
- ^ "http://www.themarknews.com/articles/6335-rappers-battle-to-become-king-of-the-dot
- ^ "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/
- ^ "http://www.aux.tv/2010/08/king-of-the-dot-gets-international/
- ^ "http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html
- ^ "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/
- ^ "http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/1051616--fighting-words-aplenty-at-king-of-the-dot
- ^ "http://medsbc.com/?p=776
- ^ "http://www.hiphopug.com/community.html
- ^ "http://www.aux.tv/2010/08/king-of-the-dot-gets-international/
- ^ "http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2010/06/king-of-the-dot-to-crown-1st-grand-prix-champion-articlenews/
- ^ "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/
- ^ "http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/
- ^ "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYdhO4N918
- ^ "http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/
- ^ "[http://chronicle.durhamcollege.ca/story.php?id=6549
- ^ "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9g2XgrxOk4