7 Overlooked Rap Battles We'll Never Forget
Ever since Cassidy stated he would battle Meek Mill, the showdown has been on our minds here at the VIBE office.
Oft considered the core of hip-hop itself, battle rapping is a means to prove yourself to as a "real MC." From Jay-Z to Nas, every successful hip-hop star in the game right now has started their careers rapping in ciphers on their respected blocks.
We decided to throw together some of the game's most overlooked rap battle moments ever recorded. From a young Big Sean, to an even younger B.I.G., we searched the Internet and found some of the most forgotten about
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Big Sean
Opponent: N/A (unless you can hear the name that homie in the middle is screaming). Why It's Memorable: This is some of the best, and only, footage there is of a "Young Sean" doing what made him finally famous in the first place—battle rapping. The punchlines are a bit cheesy, but given their age at the time Sean did a pretty impressive job. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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The Notorious B.I.G.
Opponent: N/A Why It's Memorable: Biggie proves in this short clip that he was one of the greatest starting from the tender age of 17. This battle alone will go on to inspire generations of street MCs. Rest in eternal peace, sir. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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Eminem
Opponent: AllStar Why It's Memorable: Eminem literally raps circles around the other dude. Recorded just a few years before he became the great white hope for hip-hop, this rap battle shows off his trademark ill flow & proves that he was destined to do this. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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Remy Ma
Opponent: Lady Luck Why It's Memorable: Remy was on fire in this battle. Actually, this is arguably the moment that the hip-hop world took notice of her quick jabs and slick bars, possibly even proving she's better than some dudes in the game. We can't wait to see if she's still got it when she's walking out of prison in a couple of years. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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Busta Rhymes
Opponent: Random high school rapper Why It's Memorable: Busta gets props for not being the typical celebrity & brushing the kid off. You can tell they were having fun in this exchange of words. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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Loaded Lux
Opponent: Calicoe Why It's Memorable: When you do something as hilarious and bold as coming out with your opponent's face on a obituary and getting your entire clique to dress for a funeral, you must win. Loaded Lux did exactly that. This 40+ minute battle is worth every minute of your time. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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Eli Porter
Opponent: Envy Why It's Memorable: Before you laugh, think about the cleverness it took for them to come up with those bars & the bravery it took to stand there and rap for the camera. Ok, now you can laugh. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]
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