Loonie And Hi C Scandal !!hot!! -
This incident, often discussed in early Philippine rap history, was not a battle of rhymes, but a case of libel concerning statements made in a music magazine. 1. The Roots of the Dispute: Pulp Magazine
According to the defense:
The refers to a long-running, highly controversial rumor in the Philippine hip-hop community claiming that iconic battle rapper Loonie (Marlon Peroramas) and female hip-hop artist Hi-C (of the group Dice & K9) were involved in an illicit, unreleased adult video . The rumor trace its origins back to their 2010 collaborative track titled "XXX" , which featured provocative lyrics and imagery that listeners mistakenly conflated with reality. Over more than a decade, the narrative evolved from simple local gossip into a weaponized smear campaign within the FlipTop Battle League, culminating in a 2025 cyber libel threat against battle rapper Badang for reviving the false claim. The Genesis: The "XXX" Collaboration (2010) loonie and hi c scandal