So, people are wondering if battle rap is still a thing in 2024. And yeah, it definitely is. It's not topping the charts or anything, but there's a whole underground scene that's pretty active.
Battle rap leagues like URL, KOTD, and RBE are still putting on shows that get millions of views online. They're bringing in rappers from all over to show off their skills. Like, in 2023, there were some big battles - Pat Stay vs. Hollow Da Don and Dizaster vs. Daylyt - that got a lot of attention.
The internet's been good for battle rap too. People are battling on Twitter and Twitch now, just going at it on the spot. And there are tons of livestreams and reaction videos, which help more people get into it.
But it's not all smooth sailing. Making money is still tough for a lot of these leagues - they're mostly relying on ads and people donating. And sometimes the battles can get pretty personal and nasty, which isn't great for anyone's mental health.
Even with those problems, though, battle rap seems like it's gonna stick around. People love the energy and the clever wordplay. As long as there are rappers who want to prove themselves and fans who want to watch, battle rap's gonna keep going strong in the hip-hop world.
