Xamuel (left) and Jhony (right) face off in FMS 7. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
For years, Jhony and Xamuel have met on stages and in squares, but they have never looked at each other as closely as they do now. Microphones have always been their weapons. Each verse, each provocation, was a way to measure strength, assert identity and challenge the other. But next Saturday (1st), the dispute between them will leave the stages behind: they will climb into the ring No. Fight Music Show 7 in São Paulo.
Between training sessions, interviews, and social media appearances, the atmosphere between the two remains tense. Xamuel provokes, stating that he will "paint the ring with Jhony's arrogance." Jhony responds by promising to "bring the streets to the ring." These are more than just declarations: they are stories of life, pride, and identity put to the test.
Each phrase carries years of rhymes, victories, defeats, and challenges. The SUPER FIGHTSThis helps you understand how two of the biggest names in the fighting world are constantly provoking each other and are about to face off in the cage.
Jhony MC: a survivor
Jhony MC is one of the leading names in rap battles. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@mcjhony
Jhony was born in Rio de Janeiro and has always carried with him the essence of street rap. For him, being an MC is not just about rhyming, it's about living everyday life, talking about experiences, struggles, and resistance.
Each rhyme carries the city, the weight of the street corners, and respect for traditions. His "roots" style solidified in battles like the Battle of the Village and the Battle of the Tank, where his firm stance and direct discourse drew attention. He doesn't play around with provocation; each verse is loaded with history, pride, and attitude.
“But now everything has changed, it’s rare to find a player from the favela. But it’s not because of talent, it’s because the police killed them,” sings Jhony in the track FAB, which aired in 2020.
The (different) Xamuel
Xamuel is one of the most popular artists in rap. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @xamuel08
Xamuel came from somewhere else. A gaucho, young, daring, he built his identity on contrast. Colorful costumes, makeup, performances, a rap that defies conventions. For Xamuel, the microphone is also a stage for expression, freedom, and reinvention.
He not only battles with rhymes, but questions what it means to be an MC today. Every gesture, every verse, carries provocation and authenticity. He represents a new generation that blends aesthetics, image, and style with the tradition of rap.
“Some people say that up to this point you're a rapper, but if you go beyond that point you're not anymore. I believe that culture isn't about segregation, it's about learning more and more, it's about freedom and respect. You can't be more or less, you have to have an open mind,” Xamuel said in an interview with Billboard Brazil.
Jhony MC x Xamuel: Is it personal?
The difference between them quickly fueled the confrontation. The provocations left the stage, invaded social media, and reached backstage. There were episodes that went beyond the musical rivalry.
During an edition of Batalha da Aldeia, Jhony went so far as to accuse Xamuel's family members of physical assault. The tension ceased to be merely artistic and took on a life of its own, creating a conflict that divided fans and reverberated both inside and outside the rap scene.
Makeup is for anyone who wants it?
In October 2023, the controversy took another turn. Xamuel participated in a commercial for the cosmetics brand 'Luna Beauty', appearing with makeup. In the video's lyrics, he said: "Makeup is for whoever wants it (Wait, isn't that a woman's thing?)".
The provocation did not go unnoticed. Shortly after, in his cypher “Jhony invites 9”, Jhony delivered a direct line about Xamuel: “All they have is laziness, ego, painted nails and eyeliner (…). Really, makeup is for whoever wants it, but rap isn’t for you,” he retorted.
Jhony's comment revealed a historical disagreement within the scene: for many rap battle critics, Xamuel's use of makeup and more 'fashionable' style deviated from the genre's 'roots' tradition, linked to the harshness of the streets and aggression. For them, making rap with attention to aesthetics was almost an affront to the essence of the style.
Xamuel, for his part, was not intimidated. In an interview with Billboard Brazil, he defended his stance, the use of his image, and the freedom of aesthetic expression.
“Some people say that up to this point you're a rapper, but if you go beyond that point you're not anymore. I believe that culture isn't about segregation, it's about learning more and more, it's about freedom and respect. You can't be more or less, you have to have an open mind,” he declared.
The episode became a symbol of the conflict between the two MCs: tradition versus innovation, masculinity versus freedom, past versus future. It wasn't just about style or makeup; it was about identity, representation, and the limits of what it means to be an MC in 2025.
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