Loonie And Hi C Scandal

These controversies have become frequent "angles" or topics used by other emcees during FlipTop rap battles to attack their opponents' credibility.

Over a decade later, the narrative was weaponized. In late 2025, during a podcast hosted by fellow artist Crazymix, and later via Facebook posts, Badang blatantly alleged that an actual, leaked adult video tape existed between Loonie and Hi-C. Despite parts of the podcast being initially censored, Badang doubled down on his personal social media pages following a separate rap battle "bid" against artist Apekz. The rumor spread rapidly across Facebook, YouTube, and the r/FlipTop Reddit community, morphing a fictional musical theme into a malicious personal attack. Understanding the Key Players Role in the Controversy Background / Context (Marlon Peroramas) Defamed Target

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Because of the suggestive title of the song ("XXX") and the provocative nature of early 2000s rap imagery, malicious internet rumors began circulating on niche forums. Gossip mongers claimed that the two had filmed a real-life explicit video during or after their time working together. For years, the rumor remained a low-level urban legend within the hip-hop underworld—until it was brought into the spotlight by one of the industry's most divisive figures. The Catalyst: Badang Re-ignites the Flame loonie and hi c scandal

The term "Hi-C" is a stage name used by at least two different rappers, but the one involved in a scandal is , a Nashville-based rapper. He is a former member of the experimental internet rap collective Reptilian Club Boyz (RCB) , which he co-founded with another artist, Diamondsonmydick.

Hi-C publicly condemned the remarks as malicious, defamatory, and a direct assault on her privacy, dignity, and professional standing. Supported by her husband, Wolfren "Dice" Rosaroso—who had notably filed a traditional libel case against Loonie back in 2012 over a magazine critique—Hi-C tapped legal counsel to draft a against Badang.

In 2019, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a special $1 coin to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada in 1969. The coin featured a stylized design of two overlapping faces and the word "equality". The coin sparked controversy from multiple sides. These controversies have become frequent "angles" or topics

The feud between the artists was significant because it highlighted the blurred lines between creative liberty, "dissing" in rap culture, and legal ramifications.

2/12: The collab: A limited-edition Loonie with a Hi-C orange wave on the back. Only 1M minted. Meant to promote “Canadian hustle culture.” Sounds harmless, right? WRONG.

The darkest turn in the scandal had nothing to do with drinks or coins. In July 2024, a user named ExposedInTheBirdhouse published a 47-page Google Doc alleging that the "consultation calls" with Hi-C involved inappropriate solicitation of minors. Despite parts of the podcast being initially censored,

Before dissecting the scandal, we must decode the codenames.

[Provocative Song Title: "XXX"] │ ▼ [Underground Rumors & Forum Whispers] │ ▼ [Weaponized Bars in FlipTop Battles] │ ▼ [Enduring Pinoy Hip-Hop Myth] Defamation and Legal Realities

In , nearly five years after the arrest, the Taguig City Regional Trial Court dismissed the illegal drug sale case against Loonie and Hi-C. The court acquitted them, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The court noted inconsistencies and issues regarding the credibility of the PDEA witnesses.

Most community members now view the "scandal" as a "false crack" (fake news) that was simply repeated so often it gained a life of its own.

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