XYVRL takes over PBA halftime at Araneta Coliseum With Scottie T, SBAPN
Filipino rapper XYVRL performed at a PBA halftime show at the Araneta Coliseum, fulfilling a personal goal. The performance featured her tracks 'Scottie T' and 'SBAPN' and included a meeting with basketball star Scottie Thompson.
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This reflects the intersection of sports and pop culture in the Philippines and the rise of local hip-hop artists.
RISING Bicolana rapper XYVRL brought her signature "Swagapina" energy to one of Philippine basketball's biggest stages on Aug. 14, performing her tracks "Scottie T" and latest release "SBAPN" during the PBA halftime show at Smart Araneta Coliseum.In June, XYVRL attended a Ginebra Finals game at the same venue. While watching from the stands, she shared her hope of one day performing during halftime at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Just a few months later, that wish became reality as she took the PBA halftime stage and performed in front of thousands of basketball fans.The night became even more special when XYVRL came face-to-face with Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson, the basketball player who inspired her track "Scottie T."
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