Known as one of the most talented female rappers in the country and dubbed as Motswako’s first lady, Fifi Cooper revealed to ZAlebs the five things you need to have when preparing for a rap battle.

Here’s are Fifi's tips:

1. You need the confidence, because if you're going to battle someone who is over confident then clearly he or she is going to beat you. So confidence is important.

2. Be yourself, don't try to be someone else because battling is like a freestyle, it is a freestyle. So if you're trying to be someone else, you're going to get confused because you're not going to focus on what you have to say, so your originality is very important.

3. Forget about your swag, it's not necessary because there are so many talented people who don't have swag but can lyrically murder you during a rap battle. There are hobo's out there you'd find have better skills then you with your swag. So cancel out the swag when getting into a rap battle.

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4. Have a team that's going to support you and hype you up when you're in the battle. You need your 'day ones' that are going to boost your confidence when it seems like you're losing the battle. They'll help you to come back harder with strong lyrical content. 

5. Lastly, have fun and don't take what the other rapper is saying too personally.

Well, there you have it. For all you aspiring rappers out there, follow these five steps when you're getting into a rap battle and you should be good. And remember don't choke!

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