unknown France Dec 18, 2013

Hitman HollavsT-Rex

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AI Verdict

Verdict
Winner
90% confidence
Score
1–0

The fan consensus is overwhelmingly in favor of T-Rex. Commenters consistently praise his shorter, more direct round as being packed with haymakers and a classic, aggressive flow. Hitman Holla's longer, performance-heavy round was seen as less impactful, with even Hitman himself appearing impressed by Rex's material. Rex's iconic bars, particularly the 'hold my gun more than my son' line, are cited as the definitive moments that secured his victory.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1T-Rex
In this classic one-rounder, Hitman came out with a long, energetic performance in his hometown. However, T-Rex delivered a more concise and potent round, landing multiple legendary punches that resonated far more with the audience. His directness and bar-heavy approach were more effective than Hitman's extended performance.
Analysis

In what has become a legendary one-round clash, T-Rex marched into Hitman Holla's hometown of St. Louis and delivered a performance for the ages. While Hitman came with his signature high-energy showmanship in a lengthy opening round, the night belonged to the Harlem veteran.

T-Rex grabbed the mic and unleashed a torrent of unfiltered, grown-man bars that immediately shifted the room's energy. In a much shorter time, Rex packed in more haymakers, connecting with a vintage flow that fans called 'unbeatable.' The battle was sealed with what would become one of battle rap's most iconic and controversial lines: 'I hold my gun more than I hold my son.' The raw power of Rex's material left a lasting impression, creating a classic moment where the visitor not only won but did so decisively, even earning visible respect from his opponent mid-round. It was a clear case of potent bars triumphing over extended performance.

01T-Rex delivers the iconic and controversial line, 'Ain't nothing sweet on how I hold my gun. Yo Ill, I hold my gun more than I hold my son.' This became the most quoted and memorable bar of the battle.
02T-Rex lands a heavy punchline about Hitman's basketball aspirations: 'Only way he make it to the NBA is if it jam on 'em.'
03During T-Rex's round, Hitman Holla is seen reacting like a fan, visibly impressed by the bars he's hearing, which reinforced the crowd's perception of Rex's dominance.
What fans loved
  • T-Rex's 'I hold my gun more than I hold my son' bar is considered an all-time classic.
  • The 'NBA/jam on 'em' line was another major highlight for Rex.
  • Many fans label the battle a 'classic' and one of the best one-rounders ever.
  • The mutual respect between both emcees was widely praised.
  • Rex's vintage, aggressive performance was seen as a return to form.
Criticisms
  • The poor audio quality was the most common complaint, making it difficult to hear Hitman's round clearly.
  • Many viewers wished the battle was a full three rounds instead of just one.
  • Some found Hitman's round to be too long with not enough impactful bars.
  • A minority of commenters criticized Rex's 'gun/son' line as promoting bad parenting.

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