Epic Rap Battles of History

Epic Rap Battles of History (2010- )

RunningScripted showComedy, Music, History

Epic Rap Battles of History, officially shortened to ERB or ERBoH, is a YouTube video series created by Peter Shukoff (a.k.a. Nice Peter) and Lloyd Ahlquist (a.k.a. EpicLLOYD). The series pits famous historical and pop culture figures, either fictional or otherwise, against one another in a rap battle format.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E08Napoleon vs CharlemagneFeb 12, 2025
S07E07Donald Trump vs Kamala HarrisOct 26, 2024
S07E06Godzilla vs King KongFeb 23, 2024
S07E05Henry Ford vs Karl MarxDec 1, 2023
S07E04Lara Croft vs Indiana JonesOct 25, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Epic Rap Battles of History first premiere?

Epic Rap Battles of History premiered on September 26, 2010.

Who are the creators of Epic Rap Battles of History?

Epic Rap Battles of History was created by Peter Shukoff and Lloyd Ahlquist.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Epic Rap Battles of History?

The first season of Epic Rap Battles of History had 15 episodes.

Who played the role of Napoleon Bonaparte in Epic Rap Battles of History?

Nice Peter played the role of Napoleon Bonaparte in Epic Rap Battles of History.

Was Epic Rap Battles of History nominated for any awards?

Yes, Epic Rap Battles of History was nominated for the 2011 Streamy Award for Best Writing in a Comedy Web Series.

Who played the role of Sir Isaac Newton in Epic Rap Battles of History?

Weird Al Yankovic played the role of Sir Isaac Newton in Epic Rap Battles of History.

What is the concept of Epic Rap Battles of History?

Epic Rap Battles of History is a YouTube web series that features comedic renditions of rap battles between historical or pop culture figures.

Who played the role of Barack Obama in Epic Rap Battles of History?

Alphacat played the role of Barack Obama in Epic Rap Battles of History.

How many YouTube subscribers did Epic Rap Battles of History have by the end of 2010?

By the end of 2010, Epic Rap Battles of History had over 100,000 YouTube subscribers.

Who played the role of Adolf Hitler in Epic Rap Battles of History?

EpicLLOYD played the role of Adolf Hitler in Epic Rap Battles of History.

What is the main source of humor in Epic Rap Battles of History?

The main source of humor in Epic Rap Battles of History is the absurdity of seeing historical or pop culture figures in a rap battle.

Who played the role of Darth Vader in Epic Rap Battles of History?

Nice Peter played the role of Darth Vader in Epic Rap Battles of History.

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Also known as

  • Эпичнейшие рэп-баттлы в истории (Russian Federation)

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