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A YouTube video series that pits famous historical, pop culture, or fictional characters against one another in rap battle format.

A documentary about freestyling--the improvised, on-the-spot rhymes that demonstrate the skills of hip-hop MCs.

Bruce Franks Jr. is a 34-year-old battle rapper, Ferguson activist and state representative from St. Louis, Missouri. Known as Superman to his constituents, he is a political figure the likes of which you've never seen - full of contradictions and deep insights, who has overcome unspeakable loss to become one of the most exciting and unapologetic young leaders in the country. This short verité documentary follows Bruce at a critical juncture in his life, when he is forced to deal with the mental trauma he's been carrying for the nearly 30 years since his 9-year-old brother was shot and killed in front of him, in order to find peace and truly fulfill his destiny as a leader for his community.

A music video for the single "I'm Bad" by Hip-Hop recording artist LL Cool J, from his 1987 album "Bigger and Deffer". In the music video, LL Cool J's girlfriend is kidnapped by mobsters who want to intimidate LL into ending his anti-drug campaign. However, LL defies their threats and ultimately rescues his girlfriend, because he's bad.

Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists discussing the history and intricacies of rapping with musical performances throughout.

Eight of the world's best battle rappers check into the "House of Slaughter", along with team mentors Loaded Lux and Murda Mook.

Kool Moe Dee performs in the music video "How Ya Like Me Now" from the album "How Ya Like Me Now" recorded for Jive Records and RCA Records. Kool Moe Dee raps the song while accompanied with backup dancers. Later, he aggressively threatens a man tied to a chair.

OUTKAST went beyond Hip-Hop and hypnotized the whole world with their new style of music.

BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter and rapper A.Dot goes on a search across the UK to find rappers to take part in the ultimate Grime cypher. She interviews rappers in Bradford, and some Grime legends along the way.

Thirdy explores battle rappers who come from all walks of life and the roots of online battle rap culture in Florida. After 10 years of emceeing and battle rapping, Dropz (our narrator) gives us an honest look at battle rap.

Containing never-before-seen footage spanning 20 years, this monumental documentary tells the definitive story of the rise and fall of Chinese freestyle battle rap.

Channel 4's Real Life Battle Rap in a collaboration with Don't Flop and Acme Films, challenges Don't Flop battle rappers to perform battles in public places, and captures passer-by reactions to the everyday beefs.

A music video for the single "Death Blow" by Hip-Hop recording artist Kool Moe Dee, from his 1991 album "Funke, Funke Wisdom". In the music video, Kool Moe Dee spoofs and responds to LL Cool J's battle-rap in the "Mamma Said knock You Out" music video.

This week on LUV N LAUGHS sexy Alana Luv chops it up with Cortez Bodega.

Celebrities go head-to-head in a rap battle you never knew you wanted to see. Tonight - James Corden takes on Halle Berry and Usher faces funnyman Anthony Anderson in a lyrical duel. No matter who wins - it's gonna get personal.