DNAvsDanja Zone

In what fans have since dubbed a certified classic and one of 2016's best battles, DNA and Danja Zone went to war in a small room that felt like a coliseum. The main story was the return of a prime DNA; this wasn't the veteran coasting on his name, but a hungry emcee who, as fans noted, took criticism to heart and reinvented his whole approach. He came out swinging with metaphorical haymakers and a renewed energy that many had been missing.

But this was far from a one-sided affair. Danja Zone stood his ground with the otherworldly pen game he's known for. He matched DNA's energy with intricate schemes and, most notably, a legendary rebuttal to a Rocky scheme that fans are still talking about years later.

The battle was a true lyrical slugfest, with both artists operating at peak performance, making it a highly debatable contest with legitimate claims for either side winning. Adding to the legendary status was the unique presentation by Black Ice Cartel, whose cinematic editing was praised as being 'filthy' and as exciting as the bars themselves. The electric atmosphere, fueled by the now-iconic 'What else?!' ad-libs, turned a simple battle into an unforgettable cultural moment with immense replay value.

This wasn't just a win for a rapper; it was a win for the culture.