Rapper BIG Naughty is drawing attention after being spotted shedding tears on stage.
BIG Naughty performed at the 'HIPHOPPLAYA FESTIVAL 2026,' held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 2. The event drew significant attention, selling out all tickets amidst the recent buzz surrounding the diss battle involving Swings.
During his performance, BIG Naughty was captured looking up at the sky and wiping away tears, catching the eyes of fans. However, the specific background or reason for his tears has not been confirmed.
The festival drew attention as artists from H1GHR MUSIC, to which BIG Naughty belongs, and Indigo Music, led by Swings, were both on the lineup for the same day. While there was speculation about a potential "on-site clash" after Yang Hong-won made remarks directed at BIG Naughty, no direct friction occurred as the performances took place on different stages.
The performances featured moments that seemed to acknowledge the aftermath of the diss battle. Ksmartboi a rapper under Indigo Music, performed a diss track aimed at BIG Naughty, and Yang Hong-won also lightened the mood by joking about an in-ear issue, asking, "Did H1GHR do this?" JUSTHIS also performed a segment where he shouted, "Moon Swings."
The recent string of diss battles is being evaluated as a catalyst for boosting interest in the hip-hop performance market, which had experienced a long slump since the COVID-19 pandemic.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)