Asian rappers bring hip-hop to the most popular mobile online battle game in the world

Asian talent has been on the rise, showcasing that they are more than lyricists, but artists passionate about creativity.

At the launch of Mobile Legend: Bang Bang Esports in 2017, no one predicted just how large a platform the mobile online battle arena (MOBA) game would grow to be. Expanding internationally, it hosts tournaments in Europe, Middle East and North America. Now, 5 rappers known in the Asian hip-hop scene have brought their talents into the gaming world alongside the most popular MOBA game. These artists are polarizing the way hip-hop is integrated into the world and showcasing its diversity. They are ShiGGa Shay from Singapore, Joe Flizzow from Malaysia, King Promdi from the Philippines, Yung Hugo from Myanmar, and Dycal Siahaan from Indonesia.

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