Arkin Magalona, son of the late Master Rapper Francis Magalona, recently spoke out about the title "King of Pinoy Rap," following a post by Andrew E's Dongalo Wreckords label. The label listed three &ldquo;requirements&rdquo; to earn the title, which include having rapped since 1986, releasing a retail rap album in 1990, and achieving a platinum record. These standards were compared to the achievements of Andrew E and Francis Magalona.
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Arkin responded by saying that being called a "king" isn&rsquo;t based on such metrics, emphasizing that it&rsquo;s the public who decides. "Kung buhay pa tatay ko, siya pa mismo magsasabi niyan," Arkin wrote on Facebook. He stressed that artists are only recognized as kings when the people hail them as such.
He also shared advice for fellow rappers, encouraging them to continue creating and showing their talent to the world. "Ilabas niyo lang ang mga gusto niyo ipakita sa mundo," he said, addressing both veteran and new artists in the local rap scene.
Arkin's statement has sparked discussions within the rap community about what it truly takes to earn the "King of Pinoy Rap" title, with many agreeing that it&rsquo;s not about meeting a set of rules, but earning the respect of fans.