Before we get ready to drop our highly anticipated 10 best battles of all time, RapGrid thought it was only right to do 50 "Honorable Mentions." This Honorable Mentions list is filled to the brim with battles that almost made the cut (in no particular order), vids that people sleep on HEAVILY, or rightfully should have been a top 100 battle (depending on who you ask.) Either way, there are waaay more than 100 significant rap battles in history and these emcees deserve some credit, so without any further adieu, here are the 50 Honorable Mentions, for the Top 100 Battles of All Time:
Marvwon & Quest MCODY vs The Saurus & Illmaculate - 1st Battle
First time Illmac & Saurus took a loss
“Toughest nigga in the Midwest is Aye Verb’s mother”
Dizaster’s first loss & Locksmith’s solidification as a legend
One of the funniest battles in history
After a disagreement, Ice T set up this infamous battle on the set of Lyricist Lounge
Most slept on battle in New Jersey history
Monster match between Chicago and Detroit
Ghetto Ghost (aka Johnny Ca$h) vs Nymesis
106 Champion takes on one of Dot Mobb’s nicest members
Roxanne fucked up Busy Bee and Frukwan in the same night smh
G.Dash & King Jordz vs Arkaic & Eurgh (Week 10)
The definition of “Down to the Wire” - Everything was at stake
Remy Martin vs Lady Luck (Both)
The original female battle that paved the way & blew up Fight Klub
No crowd - just crazy, bars, jokes & freestyles
“More chickens in your front yard that the Legend of Zelda” - classic FL grudge match
Controversial battle that proved Syah is one of the most charismatic people in battle rap
The battle of the Kannon’s would have to be a classic, right?
Marvwon & Quest MCODY vs Madd Illz & Parable - Battle 1
One of the most dominating 2on2 performances of all time
That third round ... wow
One of the biggest battle upsets - all time
Possibly the best battle in KOTD's Grand Prix history
Philly vs Baltimore Lionz Den street classic
Hold up ... What did Iron Solomon just say? Daaaaaaamn!
Classic scribble final - Rhymefest avenged an earlier loss
Ness was on crutches & homeless - Dan gave no fucks
The original battle
“This is my favorite part ... Selena getting shot in the face”
“James Van Der Beek on 8 grams of speed”
The term “body bag” was invented when this battle dropped
When M.O.B got shut down, they took it back to the streets for a classic
Never thought a complement battle could be so great
The Saurus/Illmac vs Madd Illz Parable - 2nd battle
“Eddie G from Tekken 3”
Slept on classic - one of the hardest battles
Crazy debut for both emcees - dope bars
One of the best displays of freestyle vs written
Prophit should have seen it coming (he’s not that type of prophet though)
Frank Stacks vs Surgeon General
Worst comedy bodybag of all time
Set the standard for non-main events
Mosh & D-Lor at their best
The Saurus vs Tantrum - Tourettes Champion Battle
The Saurus proves why he’s the freestyle battle GOAT
Just when you thought lyricism reached its peak, here come reverse punchlines
Hitman Holla (aka Yung Holla) vs Yung Ill
Yung Ill was COLD - that’s why they call him “Ice Pack”
“How it went to him Diddy?”
The reason not to sleep on Miles
Young Bike Rack got busy
“The head go wit it”
Possesed & Whashisface vs Illmaculate & The Saurus - Battle 1
“Its the US bitch, we advocate war / and our country is just arrogant enough to eradicate yours”
“I'll pull the tool, leave a hole in you ... a perfect circle”
Don LadyII & Tori Doe vs Shooney Da Rapper & Phara Funeral
Highest viewed female rap battle in history
“Look like Luigi touched ‘em a mushroom”
The beginning of the Conceited phenomenon - R.I.P Tall T
So many great rebuttals in crunch time