What is Kill The Pad Challenge?
Kill The Pad challenge is a weekly topical text based rap competition for SBD. Why am I starting a text based rap initiative? We have many creative writers in the hip hop community. One doesn't have to get onto the mic to show their prowess with lyricism. This will benefit the less experienced and the more experienced alike. Topicals are always a good exercise. It's all about elevating together, learning from each other, and growing as an artist.
THE CHALLENGE HAS CHANGED FROM BI-WEEKLY TO WEEKLY!! Please look at the rules to see how it will be done now.
SMA
This challenge is sponsored by the SMA. If you are a musician, singer, song writer, rapper, or musically inclined in any way, head over there and connect with other musicians! An invite button is at the bottom of the post.
Dsound
This contest is made with help of 
- Upvote & Resteem this post - Shows you support this initiative and not just here for the SBD.
- Every Sunday will be the announcement, then on Saturday will announce the winners.
- Make a post on Steemit with your lyrics, with the first tag as #killthepad and post it here.
- No shorter than 16 bars(lines) and no longer than 48 bars
- Has to be submitted no later than Saturday at 3 A.M. EST.
This weeks topic is: Family
I had a chance to hang out my grandmother, mom, sister, and one of my brothers last night for a good while. We haven't had all of us together in some years, so it was very nice to be able to do that. Made the choice for this week exceptionally easy.
I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!
EDIT: Had to bring back down the prizes this week guys, I hope everyone understands!
1st place winner = 1.5 SBD + 20 Steem Music League points + 25 Whaleshares
2nd place winner = 1 SBD + 15 Steem Music League points + 15 Whaleshares
3rd place winner = .5 SBD + 10 Steem Music League points + 10 Whaleshares
Other stuff
Remember, this is a rap competition. While most rap can be considered poetry, most poetry wouldn't be considered rap. If you are a poet, don't worry, do what you do. I will try to leave critiques for every entry and let you know what could be improved upon, if anything.
Whalehares are tokens on BitShares.
You will need to make a BitShares Wallet in order to receive them.
All you need to do to make a BitShares wallet is click here. Once you have a wallet set up, please contact me on discord with your wallet address or BitShares account name so I can send you your winnings!
DO NOT POST LYRICS ON THIS PAGE. Please put them in your own post and the just post the link here. Thanks!!
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