The Cypher Revealed, Featuring Rain

Battle rap tested; Cypher proven.

Meet the Emcees - Tsu Surf, T-Rex, Rain 910, Goodz, and Smack White prepare their bars for what will be an interesting cypher. Can they kick it? Yes they can.(Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Meet the Emcees - Tsu Surf, T-Rex, Rain 910, Goodz, and Smack White prepare their bars for what will be an interesting cypher. Can they kick it? Yes they can.(Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Rain 910 - When it rains it pours — so expect a lyrical flash flood this time around. Best know for his album Live Fast, Die Young and his steady stream of mixtapes, Rain 910 is the type of artist who doesn't let up. Hence his name. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Rain 910 - When it rains it pours — so expect a lyrical flash flood this time around. Best know for his album Live Fast, Die Young and his steady stream of mixtapes, Rain 910 is the type of artist who doesn't let up. Hence his name. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

T-Rex - Who let the T-Rex out? Hip Hop Awards did, and we let him out in The Cypher. Having honed his skills as a battle rapper, kicking a freestyle ain't nothing to Rex. The Dot Mobb member's hungry and it's usually not a good thing when a T-Rex needs food.(Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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T-Rex - Who let the T-Rex out? Hip Hop Awards did, and we let him out in The Cypher. Having honed his skills as a battle rapper, kicking a freestyle ain't nothing to Rex. The Dot Mobb member's hungry and it's usually not a good thing when a T-Rex needs food.(Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Tsu Surf - A battle rap phenom, Tsu Surf is here to serve some bars the same way he serves the competition. You don't want to step to Surf on the mic. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Tsu Surf - A battle rap phenom, Tsu Surf is here to serve some bars the same way he serves the competition. You don't want to step to Surf on the mic. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Goodz - Having faced off against the likes of Tech 9, Jae Millz and K-Shine and holding his own ground, Goodz is a seasoned battle rapper with solid rep. Let's see if delivers those "goodz" in The Cypher.(Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Goodz - Having faced off against the likes of Tech 9, Jae Millz and K-Shine and holding his own ground, Goodz is a seasoned battle rapper with solid rep. Let's see if delivers those "goodz" in The Cypher.(Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Smack White - Smack White, founder of the Ultimate Rap League, will be on deck to show haters how it's done. With a long career in battle-driven rap, we expect some slick delivery from this veteran. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Smack White - Smack White, founder of the Ultimate Rap League, will be on deck to show haters how it's done. With a long career in battle-driven rap, we expect some slick delivery from this veteran. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)