Ahead of the release of their self-titled album, PRhyme (a rap duo consisting of Slaughterhouse member Royce Da 5’9 and legendary producer DJ Premier) took part in a Twitter Q&A in conjunction with @OnlyHipHopFacts. During the session, the two artists answered a variety of questions from fans including a few on the culture of battle rap.
Responding to a question asking for his thoughts on the upcoming Dizaster vs. Cassidy battle, Royce Da 5’9 says that he would bet on Dizaster.
They're both great lyricists .. I'd bet on Diz tho RT @Steeezzzzzz: @Royceda59 thoughts on Diz vs Cassidy and who'll take the W?
— Nickle (@Royceda59) November 23, 2014
Despite the incorrect spelling, we think Royce Da 5’9 is referring to Las Vegas emcee Danny Myers as his favorite battle rapper.
Meyers RT @Steeezzzzzz: @Royceda59 fav battler?
— Nickle (@Royceda59) November 23, 2014
Royce picked between Dizaster and Canadian battler Pat Stay.
Pat RT @ienrikex: @Royceda59 Dizaster or Pat Stay?
— Nickle (@Royceda59) November 23, 2014
Royce also addresses whether it’s likely fans will witness either himself or anyone else from Slaughterhouse entering the battle arena following Joe Budden’s match-up against Hollow Da Don at “Total Slaughter.” Rumors have been circulating for several months about another member of the crew potentially battling, most notably Joell Ortiz and Crooked I, although Royce Da 5’9 has also hinted at it in past interviews.
That's a possibility RT @ShaneK25: @Royceda59 is Royce or anyone from slaughterhouse gunna battle again ?
— Nickle (@Royceda59) November 23, 2014
Finally, Royce Da 5’9 suggested King Los face one of rap’s top artists in a hypothetical battle. Royce isn’t the only battle rap affiliate to pick Los and Drake as industry rappers with potential to succeed as battlers.
Drake RT @OffsetRoemello: @OnlyHipHopFacts @Royceda59 who would you set @iamKingLos up to battle if he wanted to battle??
— Nickle (@Royceda59) November 23, 2014
DJ Premier also weighed in on battle rap culture. He questioned why battle rappers appear to be unable to make a commercially successful record despite their high lyrical ability.
@thankME_later @OnlyHipHopFacts @Royceda59 I ask the same question...strange
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) November 23, 2014
To check out more of Royce Da 5'9 and DJ Premier's Q&A, visit their respective Twitter accounts.
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