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| Japanese Rapper PONEY |
The culmination of his journey was celebrated at the Haten BEATBOXBATTLE 3.0 event in Shibuya, Tokyo, where PONEY proudly unveiled his Guinness World Records certificate. The event marked the conclusion of nearly two years of relentless effort, overcoming previous failures.
PONEY expressed his relief and gratitude during the event, stating, "The certificate arrived at my doorstep a week ago, but I didn't open it until today. Because I wanted to show this at an event hosted by people who helped out with my record attempt."
Born and raised in Yamanashi, PONEY's journey into rap began at the age of 17, inspired by a live performance of one of his favorite artists in his hometown. Motivated by the energy on stage and local artists' performances, PONEY delved into lyric writing, setting the stage for his future in hip-hop.
His artistic journey, marked by two albums and various EPs and singles, led him to a spontaneous decision to attempt the rap marathon record on September 11, 2021. Despite surpassing the existing record, his initial attempt faced technical difficulties, preventing him from applying for the record.
Undeterred, PONEY made a second attempt, only to discover that someone else had broken the record while he was in the process. Facing mounting pressure, he decided on a third attempt with a goal of 48 hours.
Overcoming the immense challenge, PONEY commenced his third attempt at the Haten BEATBOXBATTLE 3.0 event on April 22-24, 2023. Livestreamed on YouTube, the marathon saw PONEY battling not only fatigue but also negative comments from viewers, which surprisingly fueled his determination.
PONEY expressed his relief and gratitude during the event, stating, "The certificate arrived at my doorstep a week ago, but I didn't open it until today. Because I wanted to show this at an event hosted by people who helped out with my record attempt."
Born and raised in Yamanashi, PONEY's journey into rap began at the age of 17, inspired by a live performance of one of his favorite artists in his hometown. Motivated by the energy on stage and local artists' performances, PONEY delved into lyric writing, setting the stage for his future in hip-hop.
His artistic journey, marked by two albums and various EPs and singles, led him to a spontaneous decision to attempt the rap marathon record on September 11, 2021. Despite surpassing the existing record, his initial attempt faced technical difficulties, preventing him from applying for the record.
Undeterred, PONEY made a second attempt, only to discover that someone else had broken the record while he was in the process. Facing mounting pressure, he decided on a third attempt with a goal of 48 hours.
Overcoming the immense challenge, PONEY commenced his third attempt at the Haten BEATBOXBATTLE 3.0 event on April 22-24, 2023. Livestreamed on YouTube, the marathon saw PONEY battling not only fatigue but also negative comments from viewers, which surprisingly fueled his determination.
With dedicated support from the event organizers, PONEY finally achieved the Guinness World Records title with an official time of 48 hours, 1 minute, and 10 seconds.
Reflecting on his accomplishment, PONEY remains humble, stating, "It's strange I don't yet feel I achieved something. It's not like I am suddenly superior to others because of this. Having said that, I'm happy to see people who supported me, including my wife, happy."
Aspiring record-breakers can draw inspiration from PONEY's journey, as he advises, "My theory is that if you think you can do it, then you can do it. Be mindful that it takes some time to get there. So if you think you can, then do whatever you can to clinch it."
Reflecting on his accomplishment, PONEY remains humble, stating, "It's strange I don't yet feel I achieved something. It's not like I am suddenly superior to others because of this. Having said that, I'm happy to see people who supported me, including my wife, happy."
Aspiring record-breakers can draw inspiration from PONEY's journey, as he advises, "My theory is that if you think you can do it, then you can do it. Be mindful that it takes some time to get there. So if you think you can, then do whatever you can to clinch it."
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