Step Into History with the World’s First Web3 Rap Battle
On February 8th, 2025, Gala Music will make history with Any Last Words?, the world’s first Web3 rap battle, in Los Angeles. This revolutionary event, hosted by rising Gala Music artist JP Cali Smoov, blends the raw intensity of battle rap with the cutting-edge technology of Web3, marking a new era for both hip-hop culture and digital entertainment.
Whether you’re attending in person with free tickets for Gala Music community members or joining the live stream exclusively on the Gala Music platform, this is a moment no hip-hop or Web3 enthusiast can afford to miss.
What Makes This Event a Game-Changer?
Gala Music’s embrace of web3 technology is all about empowerment. Web3 gives artists greater control over their art and allows fans to actively participate in a decentralized music ecosystem. With rewards like $MUSIC tokens, collectibles and Jukebox Node shards, this event bridges the gap between music and technology like never before with one of the most impassioned and dedicated music lovers in the world: the Rap Battle community.
Everyone in the Gala Music community is invited to attend this awesome event, whether in person in LA or through the live stream on Gala Music. We are absolutely thrilled to extend this invitation for 100% free to all Gala Music account holders.
Claim free tickets to the in-person event here while supplies last
Set a notification for the Gala Music live stream here
An All-Star Lineup of Battles and Hosts
The evening will feature seven high-energy battles between top MCs from across the country, hosted by some of the biggest names in the scene:
- Lush One from the No Jumper Podcast
- Young Deji of Taylor Gang
- Tone Bro of BlackCompass Media
Here’s the full battle lineup:
- Real Deal vs. Cali Smoov
- First Lady Flamez vs. RX
- Sycksyllables vs. Chico
- Deth The Kid vs. Dre Del Rey
- Awthentic vs. Kamikaze
- June Pz vs. Tr4
- George Burns vs. Smoke N Boots
Attendees at the live event will also enjoy food vendors and a vibrant atmosphere that captures the spirit of hip-hop culture in Los Angeles.
Battle Rap: A Deeply Rooted Community
JP Cali Smoov shared his thoughts on the rich history of battle rap and its importance to the hip-hop community:
“People have been battle rapping forever, even if you trace back to like the ancient poets in Greek Mythology… to spoken word days where people were competing with slam poetry. People got on street corners and made it more of a grittier thing, where they were betting money and really battling it out.”
Battle rap is more than just a competition; it’s an art form with deep cultural roots that date back centuries. As JP explains, its modern iteration owes much to platforms like YouTube and the DVD era, which brought this underground scene to a wider audience:
“When YouTube came out, it kind of generalized it and made everybody able to see what it is. People started throwing battle rap events and more competitions, and the DVD era was really big for battle rap. The culture has just been growing since then.”
But above all, battle rap is about community:
“It’s like a niche market, a niche culture in hip-hop. The community is very tight-knit. We all look at each other like family. I support every battle rapper when they do other endeavors, and they support each other too.”
This spirit of collaboration and respect is at the heart of Any Last Words?, making it the perfect event to showcase the power of community in both hip-hop and Web3.
The Battle Box: Exclusive Rewards for Gala Music Fans
Leading up to this historic event, a special Mystery Box called The Battle Box is now available for a limited time. This web3-powered drop gives fans access to exclusive rewards that elevate their experience within the Gala Music ecosystem.
Each $4.99 Battle Box contains three prizes drawn from a diverse pool, including:
- Exclusive tracks:
- “Big Difference (freestyle)” by JP Cali Smoov
- “Acid Rap” by JP Cali Smoov
- “Cali Smoov vs Mike G of Odd Future (The Walk Down)” by JP Cali Smoov
- “Living Legend” by JP Cali Smoov
- First Lady Flamez vs. Hurricane Du (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
- Awthentic vs. Lady Caution (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
- Deth the kid vs. Lu Castro (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
- Nu Jerzey Twork vs. Fire Da Misfit (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
- T-Rex vs. Wise (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
- $MUSIC tokens to grow your collection
- $GALA tokens to use throughout the GalaChain ecosystem
- FAME Tokens to unlock the Road to Fame
- Collectible Gala Music NFTs
- Every purchase of The Battle Box will automatically enter you into a drawing for one of three exclusive signed tees from each of the battle opponents from the Any Last Words? Battle
Whether you’re a die-hard hip-hop fan or a Gala Music enthusiast, the Battle Box offers something for everyone.
Get your Battle Box here
Don’t Miss This Historic Event
Be part of the future of music and technology with Any Last Words?. Secure your free ticket for the in-person event in Los Angeles, snag a Mystery Box now and tune into the live stream on February 8th to witness the world’s first Web3 rap battle.
Join us as we bring it into the web3 world and take it to the next level.
Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of history 👇
Saturday, February 8th – Any Last Words? live rap battle event
