Coming out of the rapidly expanding Northwest scene, Sun Tzu is one of the best newcomers to hit the battle circuit in the last 12 months. After getting his start in Grindtime, the Seattle based battle rapper has extended his reach, getting involved in King of the Dot most heavily, but also featuring in various other leagues across the continent. Seen in Canada during the 2012 1 vs. 1 Grand Prix, Sun Tzu was ousted in the first round, but not before putting on a performance that guaranteed his return to KOTD. Since then, he has taken part in three other Canadian battles against the likes of Big Mac, Luciano Crakk and Manik. With his unique stage persona and penchant for clever material, Tzu has made a name for himself and become a crowd favorite in the Canadian battle scene. Having earned his stripes in the league, Sun Tzu has gotten his chance to take on the heavy hitter from America on the Blackout 3 card.
One of the best veterans you may have never heard of, J-Pro has likely been around longer than your favorite battler. Despite only beginning to battle relatively recently, Pro has been holding down the hailed West Coast scene for over a decade. The Oxnard emcee has been on a rampage for the past twelve months, already commanding names such as Jonny Storm, Dirtbag Dan, and Franco. Now a heavy proponent of the King of the Dot West Coast division, J-Professional puts in work both in front of and behind the camera, often battling at at event while simultaneously helping to manage it alongside his fellow KOTDWC colleagues. Known for his 'no holds barred' style of battling, J-Pro approaches every match with an unmatched ferocity and a plethora of bars for his opponents. Getting his shot to take part in the always classic Blackout event, the California emcee will have his chance to continue to prove his worth in the ring.