The Grand Beatbox Battle 2023: World League (also abbreviated to GBB 2023 or GBB 23) was the 13th edition of the Grand Beatbox Battle, an international beatboxing competition hosted by Swissbeatbox. The event took place from October 18–21, 2023 in the EX Theater Roppongi in Tokyo, Japan, marking the first time that GBB was held outside of Europe.[1][2] Official afterparties took place each day in the 1OAK Tokyo, R3 Club Lounge and BAIA, as well as a 7 to Smoke event on October 22 at Spotify O-EAST gbwhatsapp.[3][4]



The Grand Beatbox Battle 2023 was confirmed to be in production following the cancellation of GBB 2022 on April 26, 2022,[5] and an official teaser was released on September 17.[2] The teaser announcement revealed that the event would take place in "an all-new city" and included an image of the skyline of Tokyo, Japan, leading many to speculate that it had moved to the country. On October 1, Swissbeatbox confirmed on social media that GBB 2023 would take place in Tokyo.[1] On November 1, Swissbeatbox announced the rules and regulations of the Wildcards with a second phase for Solo & Loopstation Wildcards (Initially Top 25 and Top 15 respectively and then Top 27 and Top 20 respectively) and two new categories, Producer Showcase, where unlimited devices and controllers can be used for a Loopstation, as this last category will become exclusively for use by the BOSS RC-505 and BOSS RC-505 MKII, and U18, where there will be a competition for beatboxers of any age under 18.[4] The Tag Team Loopstation category was postponed to a future GBB edition and the Wildcards process started on January 1. On January 3, Swissbeatbox did a livestreaming together with the Wildcard Judges of the categories.[6]



H-has acted as a replacement for Max (11th GBB 2023 Solo Wildcard)[7], who would have acted as a replacement for Colaps (GBB 2021 Solo Champion), who only participated in Tag Team and Crew.[8]

BizKit acted as a replacement for FootboxG (GBB 2021 Solo 3rd Place)[9], who only did a Showcase.[10]

D-low mixed up his voting signs in Mr Androide vs abo ice, accidentally voting for Mr. Androide instead of abo ice, whom he intended to vote for.

In D-Low's analysis of River vs NaPoM, he said that he believed it was the second split decision of the night for the solo category, meaning he was pretty sure Abo Ice vs WinG was a 5-0.

NaPoM mentioned in a livestream that the decision of River' vs NaPoM was 3-2 to River

D-low mixed up his voting signs in Mr Androide vs abo ice, accidentally voting for Mr. Androide instead of abo ice, whom he intended to vote for.

D-low said he was pretty sure abo ice vs WinG was 5-0, he confirmed he voted for WinG.

In the livestream where NaPoM mentioned the decision was a 3-2 to River, he also mentioned who each judge voted for.

Originally WinG's small final round 3 "2 Years" existed as a farewell project organized by KBTV, but is now private.

Jackpot would have been disqualified in Jairo vs Jackpot due to Hellcat's use of a whistle in their 2nd round. Hence, Jairo would have won regardless of the judges' voting

It is not known which judge voted for who in Rofu vs Jackpot or Rogue Wave vs Jairo, nor was the overrall vote count revealed.

Unlike U18, rankings were not adjusted by replacements as the loopers have already prepared their rounds for their opponents.

AVH commented on Newfie's reaction to Bizkit vs AVH that the battle was a 3-2 decision to Bizkit.

Robin declared on the radio on December 20 that the score of the final was 3-2 in his favor.

BizKit vs AVH and Robin vs Matej were both 3-2 decisions but it is not known which judge voted for who

Antrix placed 6th place both days due to both of his showcases being primarily vocally triggered instead of making the sounds at the moment.

It is not known which judge voted for who in Lennsi vs Wand or Julard vs Marvelous (except for Alem), nor was the overrall vote count revealed.

The 1st place winners of every category (except 7 To Smoke) each received a pair of V-MODA Crossfade wireless headphones, an RC-505mkII with a carrying case and microphone cable, and a custom Avirex jacket. Cash prizes were also given in different amounts for each category:

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