When people discuss the evolution of different eras in battle rap, you can pinpoint the modern era beginning in 2008 with Dumbfoundead vs. Tantrum. While rap battles were primarily consumed through DVD runs and tape trading, Grind Time’s targeting of YouTube as their primary outlet for material made this early Dumbfoundead vs. Tantrum battle a viral smash and an absolute must see. Cited by many as the first battle that got them into battling, almost a decade later it holds up as a sheer masterpiece.
Every Thursday, BattleRap.com posts a classic battle that you should know about, or at least be reminded of occasionally. See them all here.
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