Essential The Official Battle Rap Random Thoughts Thread (URL, KOTD, UW etc...)

[theflyest]

So ransom was on MEO, recently did Swave’s podcast, and will be on DNA’s new album. I always think it’s good to support the culture, even if you don’t intend on battling. However, I do think some interest is there, which is why he’s making these moves.

I’m sure it’s hard turning down that ARP money, where he’s most likely paying you more then you ever made from a show. It’s gotta be tempting.

 

[H. Selassie]

So ransom was on MEO, recently did Swave’s podcast, and will be on DNA’s new album. I always think it’s good to support the culture, even if you don’t intend on battling. However, I do think some interest is there, which is why he’s making these moves.

I’m sure it’s hard turning down that ARP money, where he’s most likely paying you more then you ever made from a show. It’s gotta be tempting.

I’m pretty sure he already told ARP that there’s no way he’s battling. I hear you on everything else though.

I just think guys like Ransom, Mickey, Royce, Lupe, etc. and other rappers who are really about bars just appreciate the creativity and raw energy of battle rap. Reminds them of the era of Hip-Hop they fell in love with and provides inspiration they can’t get from today’s Rap.

 

[theflyest]

I’m pretty sure he already told ARP that there’s no way he’s battling. I hear you on everything else though.

I just think guys like Ransom, Mickey, Royce, Lupe, etc. and other rappers who are really about bars just appreciate the creativity and raw energy of battle rap. Reminds them of the era of Hip-Hop they fell in love with and provides inspiration they can’t get from today’s Rap.

He flat out said he wasn’t battling on MEO. However, if someone is throwing money at you, I’m sure there is some intrigue. He may not battle, but it doesn’t hurt to network with battlers if he changes his mind.

 

[H. Selassie]

He flat out said he wasn’t battling on MEO. However, if someone is throwing money at you, I’m sure there is some intrigue. He may not battle, but it doesn’t hurt to network with battlers if he changes his mind.

I’m not sure why people wanna see traditional emcees in the battle arena. It hasn’t been very good so far…

Joe Budden embarrassed himself horribly.
Cass had 2 decent showings and 2 that were complete ass.
Royce got trashed by Mistah Fab of all people.
Keith Murray VS Fredro Starr was a wreck.
40 Cal actually adapted pretty nicely.


Maybe it’s just about the name/draw but the actual product hasn’t been worth the investment up to this point.

 

[noodles]

Salute to the Lox...

 

[GOAT]

Like Tech 9 before the court date SELF-CHECKOUT

How have I not seen that battle until now

 

[Goat poster]

I’m not sure why people wanna see traditional emcees in the battle arena. It hasn’t been very good so far…

Joe Budden embarrassed himself horribly.
Cass had 2 decent showings and 2 that were complete ass.
Royce got trashed by Mistah Fab of all people.
Keith Murray VS Fredro Starr was a wreck.
40 Cal actually adapted pretty nicely.


Maybe it’s just about the name/draw but the actual product hasn’t been worth the investment up to this point.

It will ALWAYS be a demand for big names to battle.Big names sell in ANY form of entertainment

The only people that hate it are battle rap snobs.

 

[H. Selassie]

It will ALWAYS be a demand for big names to battle.Big names sell in ANY form of entertainment

The only people that hate it are battle rap snobs.

Someone having a name doesn’t negate the right to say they didn’t perform well if they really didn’t. That’s not “hate”. It’s called consumer reaction,

 

[Goat poster]

Someone having a name doesn’t negate the right to say they didn’t perform well if they really didn’t. That’s not “hate”. It’s called consumer reaction,

Oh yeah if they suck they suck.

But I’m still personally open to more big names throwing their hat in the ring because I believe it’s dope for the culture and brings more eyeballs.

also I don’t like how ppl overly criticize industry cats on some gate keeping shyt.

like to me King Los COOKS anytime he battles and so does Mickey Facts.

But you got cats that will never give them they props.

I also don’t think Cassidy is as bad as battle rap heads make him out to be.

 

[H. Selassie]

^ I hear you on the gatekeepers.

It’s also funny how most battle rappers get off on “industry rappers can’t do what we do” but the nanosecond an industry rapper gives them any kind of props or acknowledgment they’re gushing like…

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

I didnt know Born still battled

 

[DEAD7]

The sight of Lush triggers me so much
I really need him to go away.

 

[stepbackj34spud]

Icepack ILL was one of my favorite battle rappers

Dont let that ancient ass battle distract you from Ill being trash. Smh. I hate when nikkas do this.

 

[stepbackj34spud]

Lol@Roc beating Surf...

Lol@Surf beating Roc...
You have a the most unbiased dudes in battlerap saying Roc won 3-0 yet some bum Surf stan named Noodles thinks otherwise. Lol

 

[stepbackj34spud]

I didnt know Born still battled

Xcel is 5x better than when he started.