Established OPM rapper Gloc-9 recently opened up about his deep bond with the late, fellow rapper Francis Magalona. He revealed that the latter artist lent him money to support his nursing education.
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In an interview on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the &ldquo;Simpleng Tao&rdquo; artist shared, "Sir Kiks, can I borrow money from you?&rdquo; In response, Magalona said, &ldquo;Come to &lsquo;Eat Bulaga,&rsquo; (a noontime show) and I will give you money for your tuition."
The rapper stressed that this act of kindness from Magalona was done with no strings attached. More so, Gloc-9 recalled the late rapper&rsquo;s wisdom, quoting, "You can earn money. You can&rsquo;t earn friends." He also shared that he made sure to repay the loan, honoring the trust Magalona had in him.
In addition to this generous support, Gloc-9 fondly remembered that Magalona was the godfather to his twins and attended their baptism despite his busy schedule. The OPM rap hitmaker, who considers himself Magalona&rsquo;s "number one fan," also highlighted the mentor-mentee relationship they shared.
Take a look back into their best collaboration with Parokya ni Edgar below:
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According to an <a href="https://entertainment.inquirer.net/64842/the-gloc-9-and-francis-m-connection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">account</a> from Joseph Atilano in 2012, Gloc-9&rsquo;s rise from an underground rapper to a leading figure in local hip-hop was also due to Magalona&rsquo;s guidance.
Today, Gloc-9 remains a prominent voice in rap, using his platform to address social issues and connect with the youth, much like his mentor Francis Magalona did during his life.