- Over 500K views on YouTube
- Over 10K likes
AI Verdict
The vast majority of fan commentary points to a decisive victory for Cassidy. Viewers praised his comedic timing, defensive composure, and tactical angles. His 'move in silence' name flip and the 'Spalding autograph' angle completely deflated Hitman's momentum, leaving the St. Louis star fighting an uphill battle against the crowd.
Rare Breed Entertainment delivered a massive blockbuster when they paired the legendary Philadelphia punchliner Cassidy against St. Louis showman Hitman Holla. From the opening bell, the tension was palpable.
Hitman brought his signature aggression, trademark remixes, and high-octane performance style, backed by his brother Showout and a large entourage. However, Cassidy stepped into the ring looking completely unbothered, utilizing a methodical, troll-heavy approach that masterfully dismantled his opponent's momentum. The battle quickly shifted in the Philly veteran's favor when Cassidy started unearthing personal history, famously revealing he once signed a Spalding basketball for a young Hitman Holla.
That angle, combined with the instantly classic 'Why would a hitman holla? They move in silence' name-flip, left the St. Louis native fighting an uphill battle against a notoriously tough crowd.
Hitman showed incredible heart, rapping through boos and trying to control the room by demanding the audience 'let me cook,' but the defensive composure and constant trolling of Cassidy proved too much to overcome. Things reached a boiling point in the final round. Hitman attempted a massive theatrical play by bringing out his Wild 'N Out boss Nick Cannon, only for the move to backfire when Cannon respectfully dapped up Cassidy on stage.
Shortly after, a near-brawl derailed the stage energy entirely. Despite the chaotic environment and the hostile crowd, Hitman deserves massive respect for bringing his star power and fighting through the hostility. Ultimately, Cassidy's undeniable pen game, comedic timing, and sheer veteran savvy secured a decisive victory that generated millions of views and cemented this clash as a certified RBE classic.
- Cassidy's unorthodox trolling, shadowboxing, and undeniable punchline ability
- RBE CEO ARP getting immense praise for releasing the battle quickly to YouTube
- Hitman Holla's professionalism in trying to rap through a hostile crowd
- The live crowd was heavily criticized for being 'bipolar' and ruining the flow of the battle
- Hitman's entourage, specifically his brother Showout, causing an unnecessary scuffle
- Hitman constantly stopping his rounds to argue with the crowd and repeat bars
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