Battle Rap Corner
One of the culture’s own is weeks away from making history. Add Oscar nominee to battle rapper Ooop‘s resume as his documentary “St. Louis Superman,” was nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject. The documentary gives viewers an in-depth look at Bruce Franks Jr.’s (legal name) community service, leadership during trying times in St. Louis […]
Icepack Ill is not easing his foot on these battler rapper’s neck. Aye Verb, K Shine and others are saying “FINALLY ICEPACK ILL IS BACK!” Yung Ill took to social media to finally clapback at battlers who been talking spicy about him since his return. It all started as a joke of a compromising photo […]
One of the top rising stars in battle rap ends 2019 with high hopes for 2020. Yo, no lie, Saynt LA is one of my favorite rising stars in battle rap. He just came off a clear win against B Magic in KOTD’s Town Bidness 2. You can also say 2019 has been a great […]
Hip hop versus battle rap, who’s winning? I know the ultimate goal for Nick Cannon was to finally settle this decade beef with Eminem on his MTV show Wildin’ Out. However, it has turned the conversation to the battle rap community going at the industry rapper’s neck. What set it off was when rapper Joyner […]
The Goonies all made noise in 2019 in battle rap. That’s what Glueazy told me when I got a chance to chop it up with him at Shotz Fired battle on Dec. 7. Glu who was booked for a one-rounder with the city’s Stichem Up gave the facts as to why his crew we won […]
Columbus’ own is taking on a Cave Gang heavy hitter. Who said that Columbus don’t have no bars? Well, J Slash is going to prove the haters and battler rapper Bad Newz he got bars for days! The two battled each other on Shotz Fired’s Public Enemies card on Dec. 7 and it was a […]
If Cave Gang won 2019, then Bad Newz definitely played a part in the group’s success. I was so excited when I heard Bad Newz was going to be here, in Columbus, OH, to battle J Slash. The Cave Gang battler definitely showed the city why he is not to be played with. He definitely […]
Columbus’ battle rap scene is making noise and bringing big names. This past weekend Shotz Fired, a local battle rap league, had a huge card that features some heavy hitters in the culture. The Public Enemies card not only showcase the city’s own stars like Stichem Up and J Slash but also big names like […]
Christmas came early for battle rap fans! Man shoutout to ARP and Rare Breed Ent for dropping Charlie Clips versus Phara Funeral battle on Thanksgiving Day. I haven’t seen the battle yet (sorry I didn’t cop the PPV) and out of all the battles, this one was the one I saw everybody go crazy over. […]
Well damn, where was my invite?!? Just joking, kinda not, but really many fans been glued to Twitter all week as news broke out that Smack was being sneaky. It first started with URL, and battlers like JC and Rum Nitty posting that they were flying to New York for a battle that was not […]
“Hopefully me and Tay Roc can clear up the bulls**t before the battle,” said Rex. The back and forth between Tay Roc and T-Rex is entertaining but at the end of the day, we want a great and drama free battle. The two will get everything off their chest this Sat. (Nov. 23) on […]
Don’t seem like many fans are excited about this battle. URL made a seventh announce for the Volume 5 card and this one got a buzz but not in a good way. Tsu Surf will battle Reed Dollaz on this card that overall has been getting great feedback from fans. However, this particular matchup not […]