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Last night, PlaqueBoyMax concluded the three-day music competition RISING STAR in Los Angeles. The event was livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube, where six upcoming artists took on challenges and performed.
The finale took place at The Belasco, where Matt Proxy, Tan, Hawsa, Earfzilla, BooHavinn, and Raud each performed for the crowd before Max introduced the finalists and the winner.
A Weekend of Label Meetings, Cipher Challenges, and Styling
Throughout the weekend, the contestants attended a label meeting, wrote and performed a song in 90 minutes for the Cipher Challenge, and styled looks at Wasteland. All of it led up to last night’s finale, where the contestants showed what they’d learned over the weekend.
A panel of celebrity judges joined in on the fun, including Wiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty, Cuffem, Coi Leray, and Ski Mask The Slump God.
Matt Proxy Wins $25,000 and Studio Access
Fans were able to rank their favorite artists at pbmrisingstar.com throughout the competition. During the finale, PlaqueBoyMax announced Matt Proxy as the winner and presented him with a $25,000 check and access to Red Bull Music’s studio in Los Angeles. For the final day, Stunna Girl and Silky joined Ski Mask the Slump God to help determine the winner. The competition was created to connect music and livestreaming while giving emerging artists a platform to reach wider audiences.