The world’s largest Spanish-language freestyle rap competition, Red Bull Batalla, has officially launched its 2025 season, inviting MCs from across the globe to showcase their skills and compete for a spot in the Red Bull Batalla World Final in Chile. Aspiring freestyle artists can submit their applications via the Red Bull Batalla app from now until April 1st for a chance to battle among the best Spanish-language lyricists in the world.
This year marks a historic milestone, as Red Bull Batalla celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the competition has grown into the premier international freestyle battle stage, serving as a launchpad for Spanish-speaking hip-hop improvisers to connect, develop, and rise through the ranks.
For U.S.-based MCs, making it past the application phase means earning a spot in one of two stateside qualifier events this summer, set to take place in Chicago and Miami. Those who emerge victorious will advance to the 2025 U.S. National Final, which is making its highly anticipated return to New York City—the birthplace of Hip Hop.
Beyond the battles, Red Bull Batalla has been a proving ground for some of Latin music’s biggest stars. Alumni like Duki, Trueno, Mozart La Para, and Sara Socas have used the competition as a stepping stone to international stardom, solidifying its reputation as a breeding ground for the next generation of freestyle legends.
With its global reach, intense competition, and legacy of elevating talent, Red Bull Batalla continues to define the future of Spanish-language freestyle rap. Let the battles begin!