
History On Melrose Ave
Written by Terrance Stone
Los Angeles witnessed something brand-new on Melrose Ave, the first-ever live freestyle showcase hosted inside Exotic Pop LA, and the city showed out heavy for it. The event, powered by Cutty TV x Exotic Pop LA, brought raw talent, real lyricism, and pure culture back into the spotlight with an unforgettable night that stamped itself into local history.
This wasn’t just another performance
This was the moment the streets tapped back in.
Los Angeles witnessed something brand-new on Melrose Ave, the first-ever live freestyle showcase hosted inside Exotic Pop LA, and the city showed out heavy for it. The event, powered by Cutty TV x Exotic Pop LA, brought raw talent, real lyricism, and pure culture back into the spotlight with an unforgettable night that stamped itself into local history.
This wasn’t just another performance
This was the moment the streets tapped back in.
A Look Inside the Night
The room was packed with energy from start to finish. OMG, set the tone with production that shook the walls, controlling the sound and vibe like a conductor behind the scenes. The mic was hot all night as artists stepped up to prove who really had the heat:
🎤 Mante – came out swinging with confidence and consistency
🎤 CashBratt – delivered punchlines that made the room react instantly
🎤 DQ Rogers – melodic flavor mixed with sharp writing
🎤 Kelz – approached the mic fearless and hungry
Every freestyle added a new spark, and every round felt like friendly but serious competition.
The room was packed with energy from start to finish. OMG, set the tone with production that shook the walls, controlling the sound and vibe like a conductor behind the scenes. The mic was hot all night as artists stepped up to prove who really had the heat:
🎤 Mante – came out swinging with confidence and consistency
🎤 CashBratt – delivered punchlines that made the room react instantly
🎤 DQ Rogers – melodic flavor mixed with sharp writing
🎤 Kelz – approached the mic fearless and hungry
Every freestyle added a new spark, and every round felt like friendly but serious competition.
A Major Moment for Exotic Pop LA
This event stands as one of the biggest in Exotic Pop LA history, highlighting how strong the creative scene is when artists, brands, and the culture connect. Melrose became the proving ground, and now it’s stamped in the books.
This night didn’t just entertain; it shifted the city.
Future artists now have a platform, the streets have a voice again, and creators in LA have a new benchmark for live performance culture.
This event stands as one of the biggest in Exotic Pop LA history, highlighting how strong the creative scene is when artists, brands, and the culture connect. Melrose became the proving ground, and now it’s stamped in the books.
This night didn’t just entertain; it shifted the city.
Future artists now have a platform, the streets have a voice again, and creators in LA have a new benchmark for live performance culture.
Why This Moment Matters
• First ever Live Freestyle Show on Melrose
• Independent artists showcased on a bigger stage
• Community support packed the room
• A new legacy has been created for upcoming talent
This is only the beginning, and if Who’s The Hottest was the spark, the next events might just be the fire that takes over Los Angeles.
• First ever Live Freestyle Show on Melrose
• Independent artists showcased on a bigger stage
• Community support packed the room
• A new legacy has been created for upcoming talent
This is only the beginning, and if Who’s The Hottest was the spark, the next events might just be the fire that takes over Los Angeles.
We Need Your Help
Video recap and full performances dropped on Christmas on Cutty TV. If you missed it live, you get your chance to watch, judge, comment, and decide who YOU think was the hottest.
Video recap and full performances dropped on Christmas on Cutty TV. If you missed it live, you get your chance to watch, judge, comment, and decide who YOU think was the hottest.