Red Bull Batalla National Final USA

The U.S. national final of Red Bull Batalla, the freestyle rap battle series, takes place in Los Angeles at The Bellwether. It is a rap event built around head-to-head competition between MCs.

Red Bull Batalla is a freestyle rap battle series in which two MCs face each other one-on-one and answer with improvised verses. This Los Angeles event is the national final for the United States, the round that brings the series'American competitors together on one stage. The music is rap, and the format centers on live improvisation, wordplay and direct exchanges between performers rather than prepared songs.

The night suits listeners who follow freestyle hip-hop and battle rap, and anyone interested in how a head-to-head contest is structured and judged on stage. The Bellwether hosts concerts and shows in Los Angeles, and this national final is held there.