A possible concise summary is:
The speaker is Loonie, a famous rapper in the Philippines. He talks about his journey from being a fan of Francis M, the master rapper, to becoming his protégé and performing with him. He also shares how he got into rap battles and how he wants to uphold the tradition of lyricism. He reveals his inspiration in life, which are his children, and his favorite rap song, which is Balewala. He recites some of the lyrics that reflect his resilience and faith.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Loonie is a legendary battle rapper in the Philippines.
2. He was born in Leyte and moved to Manila at a young age.
3. Loonie started rapping at a young age and was inspired by foreign rappers such as Eminem and Tupac.
4. He joined a rap contest in Cainta and lost, but was approached by a talent scout from Eat Bulaga.
5. Loonie joined RapPublic of the Philippines in Eat Bulaga and became a regular performer.
6. He was mentored by Francis M, a famous rapper in the Philippines.
7. Loonie's first album was released under Francis M's label.
8. He started battle rapping and became one of the pioneers of the Flip Top league.
9. Loonie has been in the rap scene for over 20 years and has inspired a new generation of rappers.
10. He is thankful for his family, fans, and the blessings he has received in his life.
11. Loonie's personal dream is to continue rapping and pushing the quality of lyrics in the rap scene.
12. He wants to be remembered as one of the rappers who cared about the quality of lyrics.
13. Loonie's favorite rap that he wrote is "Balewala", which he wrote to strengthen his resolve after his father's death.
14. He is inspired by his children and considers them his main inspiration.
15. Loonie's song "Balewala" gave him strength during a difficult time in his life.
16. He believes that challenges mean nothing to him because of the support of his loved ones.
17. Loonie's favorite artists include Alanis Morissette, Bon Jovi, and Eraserheads.
18. He was influenced by his uncle, who loved music and introduced him to different genres.
19. Loonie's father taught him how to read at a young age and encouraged him to focus on his studies.
20. He joined spelling bees at the age of 4 and was competing against children who were 2 years older than him.