'Show Me The Money 6' & Swizz Beatz: Hip-hop Artist Will Judge For The Show’s New York Auditions

by Rose / May 05, 2017 06:57 PM EDT

"Show Me The Money" will hold auditions in the United States for the first time. (Photo by Mnet)

"Show Me the Money 6" is once again raising the bar higher for it auditioners. This time, American artist and producer Swizz Beatz will be a special judge for the upcoming New York auditions of the show.

According to Soompi, a "Show Me the Money 6" source revealed that Swizz Beatz will be participating in the Los Angeles leg of the South Korean rapper competition. He will join Jay Park and Dok2, Zico and Dean, Tiger JK and Bizzy, and Dynamic Duo.

Swizz Beatz is known for his music before becoming a producer with record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment. This guy is simply one of the best in the American industry. He even won A Grammy Award for his rap collaboration with Jay-Z in 2011. Hence, the hip artist is really a perfect fit for judging on "Show Me the Money 6."

Additionally, " Show Me The Money 6" will be landing in New York and Los Angeles this May 6 and May 9. Surely, the auditioners for the selected locations are preparing now. They will definitely have the time of their lives with Swizz Beatz and the others judging them.

On the other hand, AllKpop just recently reported about a show that netizens are pointing out to be "Show Me the Money 6" of China. The web is currently full of news about plagiarism possibility between the two shows.

"The Rap of China" is supposedly a rap competition as well. This iQiyi's variety program is what many says to have copied "Show Me the Money 6." At this time, it's already receiving lots of criticisms for having lots of similarities from the South Korean show.

"Show Me the Money 6" and "The Rap of China" notable similarities are the gold background of the logos. Furthermore, it will also feature producer-artists such as former EXO member Kris, MC Hotdog, and more.