[King Ra.]

Y'all still with me? I told you this is going to be a super duper trifecta right? Let's check out Adonis' edition of no show love.







No Show Love
produced by Adonis


Patrown – Wrote a story of a pilot and co-pilot although “story” is used lightly here. There was no real climax or emotion in the verse, to me, this verse was the original definition of “no show verse”. I will add that I did enjoy it for what it was, painted a good enough scene in my head where I visualized most of the verse, but as it was cut short, so to is this....



Tyson– I rather enjoyed this shortened verse, although I wish there was more. There was a fairly decent amount of content for 10 bars, and the flow was steady and consistent. I honestly think I've only read one of your verses ever, and I didn't enjoy it too much. So I always assumed you sucked, haha, but this verse showed raw talent is there and apparent. I hope you keep it up and do your thing broham.

Originally Posted by Tyson

Lifes spark..the bang that christ brought, is a mystery
Thru history we have embarked to obtain that complicity
For we are sheeps to the gods just dollys to carry the load
Deprived control over fate that death holds on our insignificant souls

Some solid writing and concepts in this verse, good shit...



Buddah – First off, thank you for voting on what seems like every battle the day after extensions, you are too kind sir, even if you voted against me and said mines was good :( I will assume this was a keystyle? And I imagine I'm correct, although it was a good, heart-felt verse. I loved the play of politicians as well, as most of it rang true to me. The beginning half had really good flow, and then you started breaking sentences into two different lines which I don't enjoy ever. Buddah wrote a verse on the aftermath of the Boston bombings, and tied this to political voting and swaying and what not. A very clean and clear approach read with ease, solid shit exoskeleton.



CDM – Great read, beginning to end. I enjoy reading your work every time, it reads extremely easy which is a plus, yet is always filled with great concepts or just raw imagery. CDM wrote a tale of the White House (namely Bush jr.) and its cult, and how Bush and his “apostles” are trying to summon Lucifer for the New World Order. This verse was cut extremely short, and I'm not sure how you would've linked the topic to the story line, but that would've been dope none the less.

Originally Posted by CDM

There were thirteen hooded men with goat skull faces and eyes of scorn
There were candles amidst the pentagram and a lamb full shorn
These men slayed the lamb with a sword as W watched, stupid grin on his face
He then donned a red robe and took the other hood’s place.
He was given a dragon mask, and this one came complete with ivory horns
He was given a baby which now cries as it mourns….

Some great imagery that is just seamless to read, no hiccups...I wanted to also quote the speech in the end. One of the most difficult things in any form of writing is rhyming sensible dialogue, I enjoy trying as the degree of difficulty is astronomical. You did a decent job, but some lines clearly would not be used in regular conversation, however it rhymed and flowed well...



Cereal Killer - First off, apologies for CK, I'm writing this up on the fly. I originally didn't have time to finish all No Show Love, but Keith asked to help on this one, so it is what it is. To me, this verse was simply of a women being raped by vibrator. I don't quite understand the first part of a portrait, but that's not to say it wasn't good writing because it was. This was a short verse, doesn't read as a typical "no show" verse, but on the other end doesn't read as a typical CK verse either. Still, one of the better written works that I've read this week, which isn't much and I apologize for that. All in all a solid verse that was a bit too short, but victorious none the less. Quoted some very talented writing here...

Originally Posted by Cereal Killer

From a princess of purlieu to a prop on a pedestal
She drops from Belle to Barbie and then calls it a miracle
Her mind has altered from internal growth to outer beauty
Doubting her own beliefs, consumed and seized by this mounting duty

As we move on- I got some things to say. How about a word?







A Word from the King.... "Awards, League Updates & The Offseason?!"


Alright folks, I wanted to just update y'all on some things that will be taking place now & after the season. You already know we're the best league on the net & I will keep this going even after the season.... yeah, you heard correctly- even AFTER the season.


First things first- I introduced this in a magazine earlier this season & a lot of your weren't around during that time, so I will re-update you right now. There will be awards given out this season & more seasons to come. The awards are as follows:

AOWL Undisputed Champion (given to the winner of the end of season tournament between the Titanium conference champion & the Platinum conference champion)

AOWL MVW (given to the leagues Most Valuable Writer)

AOWL MIW (given to the leagues Most Improved Writer)

AOWL BOTY (given to the leagues chosen Battle of the Year)

AOWL VOTY(given to the leagues chosen Verse of the Year)

AOWL Titanium Conference Champion (given to the winner of the Titanium Conference tournament bracket winner)

AOWL Platinum Conference Champion (given to the winner of the Platinum Conference tournament bracket winner)

AOWL Regular Season Champion (given to the regular season's number one ranked writer)

AOWL Voters Recognition Award (given to those who dedicate the time to vote in battles)


These are the main awards that will be given every season. There are other acknowledgements that will also be thrown in there pertaining to record keeping.


Speaking of which, let's discuss some league updates:

1. I will be requesting two sub forums for this league which will do two things: one forum will be the AOWL's vault, which will keep all records of conference/divisional standings, competitor records, no shows tallies- every kind of statistic that there is. The second forum will be the AOWL Hall of Champions, which will keep track of the best verses of each season, the best battles, Hall of Fame inductees, champions, awards- all of that good stuff.

I know a lot you writers will really like that kind of appreciation & dedication, knowing that your work will not only be saved, but available for view by yourselves & even those who may visit to check things out. In the event that the site crashes, I will have all of these things saved so it will never be lost & on top of that, I will move this league if ever that the site goes down or loses it's bang- well at least try to, but nonetheless that is what's going down.

2. Week 12 is approaching but that will not actually be the final week of the season. There will be an additional 13th week, a special because I plan to not only allow people to decide whether they would like to battle, but also open it up for any grudge matches that people wish to do but also, aside from the battles, I will begin the Awards nomination process so you guys can pick, vote who you believe earns what. Shit just gets doper right? Not even done.


I mentioned an offseason.... what the fuck? An offseason? What league does that? Well this one will. I know a lot of you love to write and usually when a league comes to a close, there is a period of "silence" that takes place before another season starts. Well, there will be no silence with the AOWL. During the offseason, I will be hosting 3-4 writing tournaments/competitions. They will vary. And the records of these competitions will also be kept in the AOWL Vault. There may be even a prize and/or prize pool invovled as well- not saying much about it at the moment, it's something that depends on circumstances, but in any case these tournaments/competitions will be sure to give anyone a chance to continue doing what they love & get some reps in before the new season comes back in action.

If you thought that season one of the AOWL was dope, well you won't believe what's in store for the next season. I've got some major, major plans I will be working to make next season even more epic, fun, and challenging. I will say this, and you can quote me on this: money talks. That is all.



Well, that is all for 'A Word from the King'. I thank you all for your time & patience with everything we've done in this league. It has been an experimental season, and even so, it has been a successful one because all of you have made it that way. Your participation is everything in this league which is why we are one of the more active & most talented league on the net. And I will definitely keep that way.