Stop falling for the bait! π£ The "Loonie and Hi-C scandal" is a classic example of an old battle rap rumor being used for clout. No video exists, and the parties involved have already called out those spreading the misinformation. Letβs stick to the music. ποΈπ₯ #HipHopPH #StickFiggas #Loonie #HiC #FactCheck
Today, the Loonie and Hi-C scandal remains a reminder of the challenges and pitfalls of sports marketing and promotion. It serves as a reminder of the need for companies and sports leagues to be transparent, accountable, and culturally sensitive in their marketing efforts.
Over a decade later, the narrative was weaponized. In late 2025, during a podcast hosted by fellow artist Crazymix, and later via Facebook posts, Badang blatantly alleged that an actual, leaked adult video tape existed between Loonie and Hi-C. Despite parts of the podcast being initially censored, Badang doubled down on his personal social media pages following a separate rap battle "bid" against artist Apekz. The rumor spread rapidly across Facebook, YouTube, and the r/FlipTop Reddit community, morphing a fictional musical theme into a malicious personal attack. Understanding the Key Players Role in the Controversy Background / Context (Marlon Peroramas) Defamed Target loonie and hi c scandal
Maybe it's about a specific YouTuber or streamer who goes by "Loonie" and another named "Hi-C". I recall a YouTuber named "Loonie" who might have been involved in a controversy with "Hi-C". But I'm not sure.
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The rumor moved past harmless locker-room banter when controversial battle rapper explicitly brought up the alleged scandal during public call-outs and videos. Badang hinted at the existence of the explicit video while directly targeting Loonie.
The Loonie and Hi-C scandal deepened when it was revealed that several NHL players, including some high-profile Canadian stars, were involved in the promotion. The players had apparently been paid to wear the T-shirts during intermissions, which further fueled the speculation that the NHL was behind the scandal. Letβs stick to the music
Another scandal involves the very value of the loonie itself. In 2014, the Bank of Canada was prompted by a broader global currency scandal to investigate whether the way the Canadian dollar is benchmarked could be manipulated. The global scandal had already led to dozens of traders being fired or suspended and even implicated the Bank of England. While the Bank of Canada took the threat very seriously, it announced that it had not found any evidence of tampering with the loonie's exchange rates at that time.