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King of the Dot, also known as KOTD, is a Canadian hip hop battling league[1]. It is based in Toronto, Ontario.

King of the Dot is hosted by Organik. It 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].

The influence of King of the Dot has spread globally, inspiring the creation of other battles leagues such as Flip Top in the Phillippines[4].

King of the Dot has three divisions — Prove Yourself (for new jacks); Ground Zero (the middle tier); and KOTD (the best of the best)[5]. King of the Dot events feature all elements of hip hop culture, including accappella emcee battles, beatboxing [6], graffiti, DJ’ing and breakdancing.

Events

In 2010, King of the Dot hosted its first Grand Prix[7]. Kid Twist was the first King of the Dot champion[8].

Several major battles events have been hosted by King of the Dot, including World Domination II in August 2011[9]. American rapper Illmaculate defeated Bender during this event[10], which was featured in Forbes[11].

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[12] [13].

References

  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://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/
  5. ^ "http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/1051616--fighting-words-aplenty-at-king-of-the-dot
  6. ^ "http://medsbc.com/?p=776
  7. ^ "http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2010/06/king-of-the-dot-to-crown-1st-grand-prix-champion-articlenews/
  8. ^ "http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/06/29/hip-hop-week-king-of-the-dot-reigns-supreme/
  9. ^ "http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/
  10. ^ "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYdhO4N918
  11. ^ "http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonoberholtzer/2011/09/22/behind-the-scenes-at-world-domination-ii-part-one/
  12. ^ "[http://chronicle.durhamcollege.ca/story.php?id=6549
  13. ^ "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9g2XgrxOk4

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