King of the Cypher

Malachi Rivers has spent his life dodging trouble in the South Side streets—until he discovers the raw power of battle rap. Now he craves one thing: the Cypher Crown. With only his razor-sharp lyrics and Taz’s street-smarts, Mace climbs the underground ranks, each duel more brutal than the last. As the final showdown with Hex approaches, Mace must confront buried trauma, loyalty tests, and the seductive pull of fame. Will he spit the words that break his opponents—and win his own freedom—or become another casualty in the war for the mic?