The gloves were off between New York icons The LOX and The Diplomats for their highly-anticipated Verzuz showdown. New York City was buzzing with infectious energy weeks before the marquee event, with supporters on both sides making their claims on who would come out on top. Flocks of fans trekked to Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden for a sold-out show that had everything a lover of New York hip-hop could ask for.
The heavyweight groups duked it out for Big Apple rap supremacy in an entertaining match-up that featured trash-talking, freestyling, ring announcer Michael Buffer, beach chairs and more. The groups took center stage in the middle of a boxing ring for this epic night that had all the fixings of a classic hip-hop moment. Triller and Verzuz treated fans at home to a show, but those lucky to find a way inside Hulu Theater witnessed an electrifying contest with fight night-like energy.
The LOX came for the kill early in the bare knuckle rap fight with their features on N.O.R.E.’s “Banned From TV” and DMX’s “N---az Done Started Something,” setting the aggressive tone for the entire night of action. Dipset showed glimmers of hope with solid outings from Jim Jones and Cam'ron on songs like "Byrd Gang Money" and "Get Em Girls," but The LOX delivered too many knockout punches for the Harlem collective to get back on their feet.
The New York crowd that repped Harlem, Yonkers and the five boroughs played a massive role in the event with their boisterous reactions to the classic records played by these legendary collectives. Guests such as Fat Joe, French Montana, Fabolous, A$AP Ferg and more also added to the massive star power inside the Hulu Theater.
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's Verzuz platform has provided hip-hop culture with memorable moments from each battle, and this edition was no different. From Dipset's fresh outfits dripping all over the stage to Jadakiss stealing the show with his microphone banter, the essence of New York City hip-hop was on full display Tuesday night. Billboard compiled a list of the six best moments of the night.
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