Hip Hop Emcees, B-Boys/Girls, Beat-Boxers, DJs, Live Artists, fans, and musicians from across the world converge to experience Freestyle Mondays.

 

Now in its 23rd year, Freestyle Mondays has built a loyal following with its unique gameshow format, improv competitions, dynamic live band, surprise guest performers, and engaging cohosts, including internationally acclaimed Emcee/DJ Corey James Gray, who ensures that the event embraces everyone.

 

Freestyle Mondays hosts one of the most challenging and entertaining rap battles in the city, the Freestyle Gameshow Competition. This single-elimination 8-MC tournament challenges rappers with unexpected topics and scenarios determined by a spin of the wheel, fostering a culture of mutual respect and ingenuity rather than insults. The first rule is no pre-written rhymes, ensuring a spontaneous and creative experience.

 

With its current home in Brooklyn and thriving satellite versions in the Czech Republic and France, Freestyle Mondays continues to provide a platform for creatives, building a true and sustainable Hip Hop community while maintaining the legacy from which Hip Hop was born.

 

Freestyle Mondays founding members:

Corey James Gray, Mariella, Chris Cuzme, David Cinquegrana, Claudio Rochet-Felix, & DJ Milk Money