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Epic Rap Battles of History

  • TV Series
  • 2010–
  • TV-14
  • 5m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
3.7K
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Lloyd Ahlquist and Peter Shukoff in Epic Rap Battles of History (2010)
High-Concept ComedyParodySatireComedyHistoryMusicShort

A YouTube video series that pits famous historical, pop culture, or fictional characters against one another in rap battle format.A YouTube video series that pits famous historical, pop culture, or fictional characters against one another in rap battle format.A YouTube video series that pits famous historical, pop culture, or fictional characters against one another in rap battle format.

  • Creators
    • Lloyd Ahlquist
    • Peter Shukoff
  • Stars
    • Peter Shukoff
    • Lloyd Ahlquist
    • Dante Cimadamore
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Lloyd Ahlquist
      • Peter Shukoff
    • Stars
      • Peter Shukoff
      • Lloyd Ahlquist
      • Dante Cimadamore
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Peter Shukoff
    • Abraham Lincoln…
    • 2010–2025
    Lloyd Ahlquist
    • Adolf Hitler…
    • 2010–2025
    Dante Cimadamore
    • Background Vocals…
    • 2011–2017
    Zach Sherwin
    Zach Sherwin
    • Albert Einstein…
    • 2011–2021
    Atul Singh
    Atul Singh
    • Abandoned Kid…
    • 2013–2022
    Morgan Christensen
    • Stormtrooper…
    • 2010–2019
    Mary Gutfleisch
    • Animators…
    • 2011–2016
    Sulai Lopez
    • Blue Team Member…
    • 2016–2017
    Link Neal
    Link Neal
    • Leonardo da Vinci…
    • 2012–2015
    Rhett McLaughlin
    Rhett McLaughlin
    • Donatello di Niccolò…
    • 2012–2015
    DeStorm Power
    DeStorm Power
    • Kanye West…
    • 2011–2015
    Kassem Gharaibeh
    Kassem Gharaibeh
    • KassemG…
    • 2011–2013
    Mike Betette
    • Bear…
    • 2015–2016
    Jonathan Na
    • Camera Man…
    • 2011–2017
    George Watsky
    • Edgar Allen Poe…
    • 2011–2014
    Ceciley Jenkins
    Ceciley Jenkins
    • Daenerys Targaryen…
    • 2012–2016
    Shaun Lewin
    • Elf…
    • 2013–2017
    Josh Best
    • Editor…
    • 2016–2021
    • Creators
      • Lloyd Ahlquist
      • Peter Shukoff
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews8

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    10PeterJasonQuill

    One word. Epic

    I have been a long time viewer of ERB, and after this long while, I have to admit, this show just gets better and better with all the rap battles and characters. The idea of having real people, or even fictional characters rap against each other is a great idea and it is just one of the cleverest I have seen in a while, there are quite a few funny jokes put into the rap battles which are great because they can be used to a character's advantage to wreck the character they are battling against. I also like that it is not just nice peter and epiclloyd rapping against each other as the characters all the time and sometimes the have great guests in some of the rap battles, which again is a nice touch and it will always get you thinking about what other guests they should have. So overall, if you want fun rap battles with great people that will stay enjoyable then watch epic rap battles of history, it is literally nothing short of the epic in the name. You will be amazed.
    9orser67

    Great Youtube Series

    This is a great series that is both funny, witty, and very well produced. None of the jokes are "Ph.D. level history," but at the same time you can tell that these guys actually have researched their subjects or at least know what they're talking about. They do a really nice job of making jokes that are actually funny without offending just for the sake of offending, and more often than not both sides get at least a few good lines. They also often do a pretty good job of finding clever match-ups, e.g. Christopher Columbus vs. Captain Kirk or Napoleon Bonaparte vs. Napoleon Dynamite. Both of the main stars are talented, but Nice Peter really stands out for disappearing into his role (for example, his Mr. Rogers is outstanding). The series has also had several guest stars who have often done a good job, although a few have been pretty disappointing.

    Imho, the series has gone downhill a little, and some of the match-ups are a little groan-worth/clichéd, but the new episodes are still pretty good. While it isn't perfect, I still like this series enough to say that it may very well be the single best Youtube creation.
    10CinemaFX

    Still Going Strong!!!

    This Show has churned out the iconic duels like: Hitler vs Vader, Rasputin vs Stalin, Gandhi vs Martin Luther and MJ vs Elvis, etc. Etc.

    Yeah, there are some bumps here and there, but... Picking up the most recent ones like 'Joker vs Pennywise' and 'Luke Skywalker vs. Harry Potter', I can say they are still going strong!!
    10TimBerners-LeeVsSpider-ManERBofH

    EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY SEASON FINALE SUGGESTION: BETH HARMON Vs. YUGI MUTO/YAMI YUGI.

    EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY SEASON FINALE SUGGESTION: BETH HARMON Vs. YUGI MUTO/YAMI YUGI.

    The Queen of Chess Vs. The Pharaoh of Duel Monsters!

    At least 6 to 7 minutes in temporal length, plus 4 to 5 minutes extra/longer for the end credits because it's a season finale ERB of H.

    Chess side:

    Beth Harmon: 1st verse.

    Benny Watts: 2nd verse (Beth Harmon moves a chess piece out (probably a pawn to the other side of the chess board.) , & then the chess piece that Beth Harmon moved out (probably a pawn to the other side of the chess board.) turns into Benny Watts.)

    Vasily Borgov: 3rd verse (, then Benny Watts disappears, then Beth Harmon moves a chess piece out (probably a pawn to the other side of the chess board.) , & then the chess piece that Beth Harmon moved out (probably a pawn to the other side of the chess board.) turns into Vasily Borgov.)

    , & for the 4th verse Beth Harmon receives a telephone call from GM Benny, Mike, Matt, Harry, Hilton Wexler, GM Arthur Levertov, and others (over the (tele-)phone.)

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Side:

    Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi: 1st verse.

    Seto Kaiba: 2nd verse (, & then Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi summons Seto Kaiba to the epical rap battle that'll go down in history via a "Seto Kaiba" card.)

    Maximillion Pegasus: 3rd verse (, & then Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi summons Maximillion Pegasus to the epical rap battle that'll go down in history via a "Maximillion Pegasus" card.)

    , & then for the 4th verse the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelists use polymerization, & form/morph into one character like how Tuvok, & Neelix polymerized/fused into Tuvix in the episode Star Trek: Voyager - Tuvix, but with Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, & Maximillion Pegasus, doing the polymerizing/fusing instead.
    9noahb360

    Epic Rap Battles of History Is The Best!!!!

    The creators Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD are genuineness! They created Epic Rap Battles of History (ERB) in 2010 and came out with John Lennon vs. Bill O'Riley and had huge success. And now they've had already 6 albums! They are amazing, their songs to have bad words and some are a little inappropriate. I would say 13 and up. Make sure you listen to them. Their great.

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      The idea for the Epic Rap Battles of History originally came from a stand up suggestion from EpicLLOYD to Peter Shukoff.
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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
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