Freestyle once again has a controversy that quickly began to generate conversation among fans. This time, the protagonists are Navas and El Menor, two competitors who will soon share the stage at FMS Spain.
The situation began after Navas reacted to an El Menor battle at the FMS World Series. During his comment on the Chilean’s performance, the Spaniard questioned some of his rhymes and pointed out that, from his perspective, they could be prepared or “written” bars. The accusation opened a debate around one of the most sensitive topics in freestyle: where preparation ends and where a rhyme written specifically to be used in a battle begins.
In competitive freestyle, MCs constantly work on metrics, structures, patterns and linguistic resources. That preparation can make certain responses seem very elaborate, even when they are improvised. However, a rhyme previously written for a specific situation belongs to another category and raises questions when it appears in a competition based on improvisation.
In this case, the controversy becomes even more striking due to the moment in which it appears. Navas and El Menor will be part of FMS Spain 2026/2027, a season that will bring together ten competitors and will begin on November 14 in Seville. The incorporation of both was officially confirmed by FMS, along with names such as Gazir, Marithea, Arkano, Sweet Pain, Babi, Bélico, Sara Socas and Ibán.
The Junior arrives in Spain as an international champion
El Menor arrives in Spain after a particularly important stage in his career. The Chilean is a three-time FMS Chile champion, titles he won consecutively between 2023 and 2025, and has made a significant international impact, also winning the Red Bull Batalla International Final in 2026.
It is precisely this international experience that has once again placed his performances under scrutiny. El Menor is known for using highly complex metrics, structures, and wordplay. His technical skills are part of his identity as a competitor, although they can also spark debate among those who analyze his battles and question whether certain bars were completely improvised.
Navas also arrives at FMS Spain
For Navas, his arrival at FMS Spain represents another important step in his career. Urban Roosters confirmed his addition to the roster for the ninth season and highlighted the impact he has made on the scene thanks to his unique style and a performance that often provokes reactions from fans.
Now, the cross between the two takes on an additional ingredient. What began as a reaction from Navas to a FMS World Series battle ended up being related to one of the confrontations that fans will be able to see in the new season of FMS Spain.
The word “written” will inevitably be one of the concepts that will accompany the conversation around grief. On social networks, these types of accusations usually generate opposing positions, especially when it comes to competitors with technical styles and international trajectories.
However, it is important to differentiate an accusation from a proven irregularity. Navas’ statements represent his perception of certain El Menor rhymes, but do not in themselves constitute proof that the Chilean had used previously written material during that battle.
With the FMS Spain confrontation getting closer and closer, the context is already served. Navas will have the opportunity to meet El Menor directly on stage and both will be able to respond with their own rhymes to everything that has been generated around this episode.
The expectation, therefore, will not only be in the battle, but also in whether the topic of the supposed “writings” ends up appearing among the attacks and responses of one of the intersections that already began to generate conversation before the first beat sounded.
