For the last couple of major events, Battle Rap Twitter has had a bit of a meltdown over scandals, but the afterglow from this weekend’s proceedings at KOTD's "Blackout 5" has been nothing if not hugely positive. Whether the tweets are about their own clashes or the event as a whole, the general consensus from battlers is that KOTD and OVO put on a classic event.
There was some controversy, namely around the title match, with Charron announcing that he will probably be taking a break after the drama involving his third round and Hollohan. Lingering questions also remain about if the winner of Shotty Horroh vs. Hitman Holla got their promised $10,000.
Here’s what battlers on the card had to say after the event…
SHUFFLE-T
Today. Was a fucking. Good. Day.
— Shuffle T (@Shuffle_T) February 8, 2015
EURGH
After 8 years in this game, I think I can FINALLY add "Performance" to my strengths. I can't explain how proud of myself I am.
— eurgh (@twitteurgh) February 8, 2015
DUMBFOUNDEAD
CONCEITED
Shout out to @dumbfoundead! Me and his battle was as classic as it gets! My punches were dope his jokes were OD!! The fans won this battle
— Conceited!! (@ConceitedNYC) February 10, 2015
HEAD I.C.E
Every Rapper On #BLACKOUT5 Showed Up. And Put Nothing But Work In Out Here !!! Fuck A Bite . And They Didn't Fight At The Show .
— HEAD I.C.E (@Headice) February 9, 2015
No Fights Happening Out Shined The Event. Stop All That Talk. KOTD did a tribute to all our fallen battle rappers . Speak on That #Wolf
— HEAD I.C.E (@Headice) February 9, 2015
Bishop Brigante
I've studied the game tape.. My next one is going to be a real problem.. #WhoNext
— Bishop Brigante (@BishopBrigante) February 10, 2015
SHOTTY HORROH
I think Daylyt had some of the best material this weekend. Ice n Jones was heavy. con/dumb was sick. Big T n Rone was crazy. Classic shit
— Shotty Horroh (@ShottyHorroh) February 9, 2015
Chilla Jones
Blackout 5 was amazing yo. Top notch. Memorable performances. 16 battles. Seated venue was a success. Glad to be apart of history
— Kingpen 👑✍🏿 (@chillajones) February 10, 2015
CHARRON
Looks like I'm taking a break from battling. I just want to step in the ring and spazz but it's turned into WWE unfortunately.
— Corey Charron (@charronkotd) February 10, 2015
DAYLYT
MADCHILD
Out again. If I decide to continue doing I will just improve rapidly. It's what I do.
— MADCHILD (@MadChild57) February 10, 2015
Also pls keep in mind I'd like to see other rappers
With careers have the heart to put them selves in this situations. It's truly putting yourself to the test. I'm not happy with my ..
— MADCHILD (@MadChild57) February 10, 2015
Performance but not bummed out about it either. If I decided to keep doing this I would become one if the best. I guarantee it.
— JOHN WICK (@MadChild57) February 10, 2015
KID TWIST
Congrats on a momentously successful weekend! @OrganikHipHop @GullyTK @AvocadoIsGod @RexKOTD @KingFlyKOTD @KingOfTheDot
— Alex Larsen (also Twist) (@alexktwist) February 10, 2015
BIG T
This was hilarious as hell I got love no matter no race or background #hardwork pays off http://t.co/E6hJgYQvwu
— INSTAGRAM bigtqmb (@BIGTQMB) February 10, 2015
ARSONAL
BACC IN MITHAFUCCIN MIAMI
— Arsonal (@ARSONALDAREBEL) February 10, 2015
NO MORE SNOW THANK GOD
— Arsonal (@ARSONALDAREBEL) February 10, 2015
ILLMACULATE
#BLACKOUT5 was craaazzy! Thanks to my bros @OrganikHipHop & the KOTD squad for having me out & throwing such a classic event.
— International illy (@IllmacTV) February 9, 2015
100 BULLETZ
THE SAURUS
Yall need to do yourselves a favor & order the Blackout 5 ppv at http://t.co/yvFYu0TH9n and witness two full days of battle history. DO THAT
— The Saurus (@TheSaurus831) February 10, 2015
So many homies to proud of for their work this weekend, shit is inspiring man. Its also terrifying to friends w/ such character assassins
— The Saurus (@TheSaurus831) February 9, 2015
Salute to #KOTD for the best event Ive ever been lucky enough to be a part of. Both days were amazing. History was made
— The Saurus (@TheSaurus831) February 9, 2015
Here’s what the organizers had to say:
BLACKOUT5 was insanely good tho, couldnt be any happier with how the event was ran. Proud of everyone involved.
— Organik - KOTD - #LLPS🕊️ (@OrganikHipHop) February 10, 2015
Gonna be a longggg time until #BLACKOUT5 can be topped
— Organik - KOTD - #LLPS🕊️ (@OrganikHipHop) February 9, 2015
EVERY battle was crazy...
— Gully TK x KOTD x #LLPS (@GullyTK) February 9, 2015
Blackout 5 = Success
Even visitors from Sweden felt like they’d got their trip’s worth…
Damn, BO5# was amazing! So many classics.
— 🤌🏼 (@Br4ndtE) February 9, 2015
Well worth the trip out from Sweden,
Great weekend! @OrganikHipHop @BishopBrigante @GullyTK
RMBVA making a very valid point...
Shout out to @Drake for proving money in battle rap isn't the problem; culture vultures are. #BLACKOUT5 was a big success.
— RMBVA (@RMBVAcom) February 9, 2015
Best battle event ever?
Tons of love for @KingOfTheDot and the super successful #Blackout5 event! Holdin' it down for our city in a big way #Toronto #BO5 #KOTD
— Chron Swanson (@Champstiles) February 9, 2015
And finally...
I hope one day you gain an understanding of how this goes...we wrote it in code then wrote it in stone. Suh it go.
— Drizzy (@Drake) February 7, 2015
More On Blackout 5
Press Conference Recap/Drake Interview
Day 1 Recap
Day 2 Recap
Pat Stay & Charron Recap Title Match
Organik's Full Recap
Were you there or did you catch the PPV? More importantly, do you agree? Let us know below.
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