Battle rap is quickly growing as a culture. What was almost completely relegated to street corners and Youtube a few years ago has garnered national recognition, more tv programming, Pay-Per-View events, and other attention of the mainstream media. Hip Hop icons like Eminem and Snoop Dogg have put on events for the battle scene and at this rate things can only continue to expand. That being the case, we’re here to keep you updated on all things battle rap. Now is a great time to join the culture.
We have some heavily talked about battles coming out this week. We have the Calicoe vs Pat Stay battle that has gotten quite a buzz, the possible bodybag of O’fficial vs Jaz The Rapper, and a 2 on 2 that featured remixes and showtimes galore. Also, a certain rapper will be making his long awaited return to KOTD this weekend.
Calicoe vs Pat Stay
This was a heated battle from KOTD’s MASSacre event in Massachusetts. Many people are saying Calicoe punked Pat Stay, but we’ll let you decide for yourselves.
Pass vs Charlie Clips
Soon after his battle with Hollow Da Don, Charlie Clips goes to Holyoke to battle Pass for KOTD.
Cali Smoov vs Danny Myers
The opening battle from KOTD’s Back to Basics event was a solid one-rounder between these two West Side battlers.
KG The Poet vs Head I.C.E.
Delivery played a big part in this battle from Back to Basics.
Tsu Surf vs Tay Roc
This was a NOME 5 battle that many people were looking forward to, as it featured two popular MCs with some hostility in their past.
O’fficial vs Jaz The Rapper
O’ffical and Jaz put on a good battle for NOME 5, and it’s a pretty popular opinion that Jaz got beaten here. Thoughts?
Ty Law vs B Magic
This smaller room battle ended NOME 5 weekend in a very big way.
Shuffle T vs 100 Bulletz
Shuffle T and Bulletz put on a great battle for Don’t Flop in which they take turns breaking down each other’s styles.
Hitman Holla & Aye Verb vs. K-Shine & DNA
It’s New York vs St. Louis in this 2-on-2 battle for Don’t Flop Chicago. Everyone involved put on quite a show here.
Dizaster Returning To Battle Chilla Jones
KOTD’s Back 2 Basements event is on June 27th, marking the end of Dizaster’s ban from the league. He’s coming back against a formidable opponent in Chilla Jones.
Don’t Flop Announces Vol 3 Of Their USA Events
Don’t Flop had their Chicago event on June 20th, but they aren’t stopping there. One week later on June 27th they’ll be in Detroit, and after that they’re heading to the DMV.
Battle Of The Zae 4 To Include 8 Man Battle
Dirtbag Dan, Fredo, Deadman, Reverse Live, Madflex, Pnut, Abel Abilities, and Chuuwee will be going at it all at once in a battle rap royal rumble.