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Filipino rap icon Flow G stole the show at Puregold’s OPM Con Generations 2026 at Araneta Coliseum. The full story: A Dramatic Sports Car Intro: Flow G opened his set with “Driftstar,” sending the crowd into a frenzy by bringing an actual sports car onto the Araneta stage amidst heavy smoke and blazing guitar riffs before launching into his signature rapid-fire bars. The “Harana” Reimagining: The biggest viral moment occurred when rock star Chito Miranda made a surprise appearance. Flow G teamed up with the Parokya ni Edgar frontman to perform “Kasama x Harana,” blending the 1997 classic love track with a distinct, modern hip-hop flow. Clips hit 2M+ views overnight. The “Batugan” Run: Adorned in an all-black aesthetic, Flow G kept the energy at maximum by running through a continuous medley of his viral hip-hop tracks, including a flawless live rendition of his massive hit “Batugan”.
The community spent the weekend honoring Brownsville, Brooklyn legend MC Sparky D (Doreen Broadnax), who passed away. The full story: Peers like DJ Premier spent the weekend paying tribute to her foundational legacy as one of the genre’s earliest prominent female battle rappers. Sparky D broke through in the 1980s with “Sparky’s Turn (Roxanne, You’re Through)” — her answer to UTFO’s “Roxanne, Roxanne” — becoming a key voice in the Roxanne Wars. Premier posted: “Rest in Power to the Queen. She paved the way.” Fans and historians noted her influence on battle rap and women in hip-hop. She was 56.
