Inductee: ILLoKWENT - Lets Beef

**Kiwi Peewee** · #1 04-08-2020, 08:51 AM

Hall of Fame Inductee

ILLoKWENT
Hall Of Famer
Head Moderator
LBT King
Concept Champion

Malishus
Hall Of Famer
Scheme Champion

Summary

ILLoKWENT joined the site in December of 2011 after spending multiple years frequenting other rap battle websites. His tenure before LB was spent mainly on the now defunct GoldMic website, where he battled the top-tier competition of text battlers that also inhabited GM. After joining in 2011, he quickly caught the eye of many higher-echelon battlers of LB by demonstrating his ability to craft advanced, hard-hitting punchlines whilst maintaining the ability to rhyme fluently. ILLoKWENT has always been lauded as a battler who maintained an incredibly smooth flow in his verse while being able to craft creative punchlines. The vast majority of the battles on his record came from 2011-2012, but he really began to hit his stride in 2013, when he won the LBT Championship after it was resurrected under the watchful eye of RULE. After winning the title, he went on an impressive streak of beating any top-tier opponent that stepped in his way, and cemented his legacy in the LBT forever by becoming the first LBT King, which was awarded to ILLoKWENT as a way of congratulating him on his incredible streak of title match victories. To this day, ILLoKWENT holds the best all-time record with a staggering 10-0, with all of them being title matches. During this impressive title run, he was always a name to watch in tournament battles, but he broke through with his first tournament title victory and won the first ever Concept Tournament Championship with a resounding victory over future 2x Hall of Famer, Bleu. After that championship victory, ILLoKWENT’s battling on his main account almost slowed to a halt, and left many to wonder if he had finally decided to call it quits after an already impressive career...

Known Multi Accounts and Aliases

While ILLoKWENT is mostly known for his dominant run from 2013-2014 with the LBT Championship and winning the Concept Championship, he quietly made a multi account named Malishus to test his skill without having the ILLoKWENT name attached to his battles. With this account, he was able to win another secondary championship (2018 Text Scheme Championship) and further solidify his legacy as a legendary text battler.

Crew Affiliations

ILLo has had runs, often as leader in several notable crews, including Hall of Fame crews Turnbull AC's and Legion of Doom, also founding and leading Lethal Dosez.

Present: G.O.A.T. (Leader, as ILLoKWENT)
Legion of Doom (as Malishus)
Past: Turnbull AC's (Leader)
Lethal Dosez (Founder & Leader)
Monsters Inc. (Leader)

Most Acclaimed Victories

ILLoKWENT has battled and beaten just about every prominent battler and heavyweight of the eras across which he has battled, giving a wide array of major clashes to choose from. Aside from his tournament wins and LBT defenses, of particular note is his victory over fellow Text Hall of Famer DaDDiO in an epic 32, which made him the only member of his generation of battlers able to defeat the titan of a former era.

Phroxen Vs ILLoKWENT
Phracture Vs ILLoKWENT
ILLoKWENT Vs Bleu
DaDDiO Vs ILLoKWENT
reEFer Vs Malishus
Esso Vs Malishus

Site Impact

ILLoKWENT showed to all of those active during his time at his peak that 8 liners may be great, but to really test your skills, you need to craft verses in the range of 16 lines and longer to really show what your capabilities are, and he did so while putting the LBT Championship on display front and center. He elevated the title to heights that are still trying to be reached by the new crop of battlers vying for the title and instilled a sense of pride in bearing the championship. One that shows the LBT Championship is the premier non-tournament title to hold. He did this with a writing style that emphasized the flow aspect more so than what most writers would normally do due to his time battling on GoldMic. His creative ways of delivering punchlines that aren’t your typical simile-style punch are also what set a trend to make writers think outside the box when it came to their writing approach, as well. ILLoKWENT was a pioneer on the landscape of text battling for LB in every sense of the word, but his time as Moderator needn’t be overlooked. He ran multiple tournaments smoothly, ensuring all participants are informed as to what needs to happen and what they need to do regarding the tournament in question, and he was always a helping hand to those who needed his help or his guidance regarding everyday life on LB. ILLoKWENT’s impact is a standard in which all battlers and staff members alike should try to emulate.

Letsbeef Speaks

"When I first joined LB way back in 2012, I posted up a random 16 not really knowing how to write for a rap battle, much less rap in general, and within an hour of me posting a verse, ILLoKWENT took it and schemed the entire 16 and mopped the floor with me. From that day on, I knew he was a top-tier name on the site and one that was generally respected by all of those who battled him or were affiliated with him in any way. He’s always been a level-headed guy whether he was in a staff position or not, and there was never really any kind of drama or controversy that ever arose because of something ILLoKWENT did, which is most likely why he’s considered underrated in my eyes because outside of battles in general, he gets kinda lost in the shuffle and not really many people bring him up anymore outside of those who were active when he was at his peak, and those names are starting to dwindle more and more as time passes. This is a long overdue Hall of Fame induction, and it couldn’t be given to a guy who’s more of a class act than what ILLoKWENT has been since he joined the site. He’s one of the best ever text battlers, for sure, and thankfully people will be able to look back upon this and see what he really accomplished and how challenging it truly is to do. Congrats, ILLo. You earned this. AC’s til the days cease, and #LethalDosez." - Lockhart

"Illokwent is one of the best text battlers to grace this site. Flawless scheming, creative angles and consistency are what solidifies him as such. His unique style and format always catches your attention. He was also the one to really popularize the double ending multi. Not only is Illo an amazing battler...he’s also helped so many others elevate and improve their craft. His impressive LBT run is the best in LB history. He has earned and deserves this HoF induction! " - Manhattan

Letsbeef.com honours: ILLoKWENT, by inducting him into the Letsbeef Text: Hall of Fame!

Written By Lockhart & Kiwi Peewee.

**Kiwi Peewee** · 04-08-2020, 08:51 AM

Hall of Fame Inductee

ILLoKWENT
Hall Of Famer
Head Moderator
LBT King
Concept Champion

Malishus
Hall Of Famer
Scheme Champion

Summary

ILLoKWENT joined the site in December of 2011 after spending multiple years frequenting other rap battle websites. His tenure before LB was spent mainly on the now defunct GoldMic website, where he battled the top-tier competition of text battlers that also inhabited GM. After joining in 2011, he quickly caught the eye of many higher-echelon battlers of LB by demonstrating his ability to craft advanced, hard-hitting punchlines whilst maintaining the ability to rhyme fluently. ILLoKWENT has always been lauded as a battler who maintained an incredibly smooth flow in his verse while being able to craft creative punchlines. The vast majority of the battles on his record came from 2011-2012, but he really began to hit his stride in 2013, when he won the LBT Championship after it was resurrected under the watchful eye of RULE. After winning the title, he went on an impressive streak of beating any top-tier opponent that stepped in his way, and cemented his legacy in the LBT forever by becoming the first LBT King, which was awarded to ILLoKWENT as a way of congratulating him on his incredible streak of title match victories. To this day, ILLoKWENT holds the best all-time record with a staggering 10-0, with all of them being title matches. During this impressive title run, he was always a name to watch in tournament battles, but he broke through with his first tournament title victory and won the first ever Concept Tournament Championship with a resounding victory over future 2x Hall of Famer, Bleu. After that championship victory, ILLoKWENT’s battling on his main account almost slowed to a halt, and left many to wonder if he had finally decided to call it quits after an already impressive career...

Known Multi Accounts and Aliases

While ILLoKWENT is mostly known for his dominant run from 2013-2014 with the LBT Championship and winning the Concept Championship, he quietly made a multi account named Malishus to test his skill without having the ILLoKWENT name attached to his battles. With this account, he was able to win another secondary championship (2018 Text Scheme Championship) and further solidify his legacy as a legendary text battler.

Crew Affiliations

ILLo has had runs, often as leader in several notable crews, including Hall of Fame crews Turnbull AC's and Legion of Doom, also founding and leading Lethal Dosez.

Present: G.O.A.T. (Leader, as ILLoKWENT)
Legion of Doom (as Malishus)
Past: Turnbull AC's (Leader)
Lethal Dosez (Founder & Leader)
Monsters Inc. (Leader)

Most Acclaimed Victories

ILLoKWENT has battled and beaten just about every prominent battler and heavyweight of the eras across which he has battled, giving a wide array of major clashes to choose from. Aside from his tournament wins and LBT defenses, of particular note is his victory over fellow Text Hall of Famer DaDDiO in an epic 32, which made him the only member of his generation of battlers able to defeat the titan of a former era.

Phroxen Vs ILLoKWENT
Phracture Vs ILLoKWENT
ILLoKWENT Vs Bleu
DaDDiO Vs ILLoKWENT
reEFer Vs Malishus
Esso Vs Malishus

Site Impact

ILLoKWENT showed to all of those active during his time at his peak that 8 liners may be great, but to really test your skills, you need to craft verses in the range of 16 lines and longer to really show what your capabilities are, and he did so while putting the LBT Championship on display front and center. He elevated the title to heights that are still trying to be reached by the new crop of battlers vying for the title and instilled a sense of pride in bearing the championship. One that shows the LBT Championship is the premier non-tournament title to hold. He did this with a writing style that emphasized the flow aspect more so than what most writers would normally do due to his time battling on GoldMic. His creative ways of delivering punchlines that aren’t your typical simile-style punch are also what set a trend to make writers think outside the box when it came to their writing approach, as well. ILLoKWENT was a pioneer on the landscape of text battling for LB in every sense of the word, but his time as Moderator needn’t be overlooked. He ran multiple tournaments smoothly, ensuring all participants are informed as to what needs to happen and what they need to do regarding the tournament in question, and he was always a helping hand to those who needed his help or his guidance regarding everyday life on LB. ILLoKWENT’s impact is a standard in which all battlers and staff members alike should try to emulate.

Letsbeef Speaks

"When I first joined LB way back in 2012, I posted up a random 16 not really knowing how to write for a rap battle, much less rap in general, and within an hour of me posting a verse, ILLoKWENT took it and schemed the entire 16 and mopped the floor with me. From that day on, I knew he was a top-tier name on the site and one that was generally respected by all of those who battled him or were affiliated with him in any way. He’s always been a level-headed guy whether he was in a staff position or not, and there was never really any kind of drama or controversy that ever arose because of something ILLoKWENT did, which is most likely why he’s considered underrated in my eyes because outside of battles in general, he gets kinda lost in the shuffle and not really many people bring him up anymore outside of those who were active when he was at his peak, and those names are starting to dwindle more and more as time passes. This is a long overdue Hall of Fame induction, and it couldn’t be given to a guy who’s more of a class act than what ILLoKWENT has been since he joined the site. He’s one of the best ever text battlers, for sure, and thankfully people will be able to look back upon this and see what he really accomplished and how challenging it truly is to do. Congrats, ILLo. You earned this. AC’s til the days cease, and #LethalDosez." - Lockhart

"Illokwent is one of the best text battlers to grace this site. Flawless scheming, creative angles and consistency are what solidifies him as such. His unique style and format always catches your attention. He was also the one to really popularize the double ending multi. Not only is Illo an amazing battler...he’s also helped so many others elevate and improve their craft. His impressive LBT run is the best in LB history. He has earned and deserves this HoF induction! " - Manhattan

Letsbeef.com honours: ILLoKWENT, by inducting him into the Letsbeef Text: Hall of Fame!

Written By Lockhart & Kiwi Peewee.

**Kiwi Peewee** · #2 04-08-2020, 08:59 AM

Congratulations to @ILLoKWENT / @Malishus for making it into the LB.com Hall of Fame!

Also a massive s/o to @Lockhart for doing essentially all the work writing this.

I will be looking to have a few people who knew him well give their thoughts in the "Letsbeef speaks" section, please contact me if you're interested.

Congrats again ILLo, and sorry this was so behind schedule lol, it's been crazy with everything going on.

**Kiwi Peewee** · 04-08-2020, 08:59 AM

Congratulations to @ILLoKWENT / @Malishus for making it into the LB.com Hall of Fame!

Also a massive s/o to @Lockhart for doing essentially all the work writing this.

I will be looking to have a few people who knew him well give their thoughts in the "Letsbeef speaks" section, please contact me if you're interested.

Congrats again ILLo, and sorry this was so behind schedule lol, it's been crazy with everything going on.