ARSONAL "BATTLE RAPPERS ARE GETTING TOO FRIENDLY, BATTLE RAP IS LOSING THE COMPETITIVE EDGE"

[@Quinsolae]

Angry fan been saying this for a hot minute.

[@Davinciblack_]

Believe in Jesus Christ angry fan still a bitch

[@Davinciblack_]

Believe in Jesus Christ you still a bitch

[@ronfluellen8922]

Factssss AngryFan Been Saying This

[@allthingsholyy]

ARS IS 100 PERCENT CORRECT. THE SPORT IS NOT AS COMPETITIVE THEREFORE THE THRILL AND ANTICIPATION FOR MOST BATTLES IS GONE. ITS MORE ABOUT MONEY PEOPLE ARE FOCUSED ON THE BAG AND NOT THEIR WIN/LOSE RECORD.

[@Quinsolae]

facts.

[@In4mous1]

he the same nigga that was kissing up Lux, Goodz, and I.C.E. ass when he came in the game.... then Kissing Up O'Red And Surf Ass When They Was Hot.... What It Is Niggaz Stop Fucking With Him And His Stock Drop So Its Lonely

[@ojerico6097]

I Trend i just think they battle too much hitman n hollow do it the right way they take fewer battles n they are all good

[@ojerico6097]

In4mous1 they are from his city n lux put him on n everyone is cool with ice n goodz

[@breezebrown6471]

I Trend because they get paid no matter what niggas need to go back to the Essence the streets winner take the pot

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

the smartest move he ever did in his career was retire and take music serious, he's doing really well and will keep elevating, watch

[@PonchoBilly]

He's right about him vs Hitman, they genuinely hated each other. The NY/East Coast vs STL/Midwest shit was the golden age of battle rap forreal

[@SwiftyXD1]

But when he battled hitman, didnt hitman say ars " waved bye to every rapper in the building" ?

[@friedtribeent3563]

Ferris Armstrong it was a bar but you see he’s explaining how that bar wouldn’t hit like it did back in 09 back then mfs really ain’t fuck with one another now they all friends n shit that fucks ya bars up ars had no limits in his bars cuz he ain’t give af for example Tay roc ain’t talk about goods daughter just cuz he had respect for goods you put Arsonal in front of goods Arsonal woulda disrespected the shit out his daughter just cuz goods said don’t say none about his daughter that’s what he talking about

[@DeauxTheGreat1990]

LMAO facts. Lmao

[@BLAX832]

it was OVA then

[@Tweezy316]

rudy watson Arsonal respects Goodz like a big brother. Plus they already battled years ago in one of the friendliest battles ever!

[@mrnorat89]

The reason that #BAR hit so bad...BCUZ BACK THEN....HITMAN AND ARS LEGIT HAD A PROBLEM...The TENSION...there is no more tension...ppl have been 2 friendly...we need that back...

[@trustnoone8534]

I CAN HONESTLY AGREE WITH ARS BATTLE RAP USE TO BE A BLOODSPORT NOW THIS SHIT FRIENDLY AND COTTON SOFT!!

[@ANGRYFAN007]

TAAAAAWKKKKKKKKKK

[@justinderekmoore]

ANGRYFAN007 you been saying this for a minute!

[@Londonzoo01]

Make a vid on this G. He’s stating FACTS!

[@ELTV001]

He's speaking some real shit

[@TrumbullBoyz14]

He said that cause he was trash against Hollow and I know him and Hollow wasn’t cool excuses

[@Tre_Ason_Number7]

Word

[@lordleo9047]

Lush one made a really good point about this - all these new dudes be jumping into each others' squads so they'd have an excuse not to battle each other. Goonies, Cave... all these friendly "battlerap gangs" are bullshit

[@Nestle245]

Lord Leo That addict said that? Shit that actually makes perfect sense.

[@KiddLifeRill]

Eminem wasn’t calling papa doc like “Yo we bout to go to the shelter “😂😂😂

[@highwayTY]

REAL SHIT!!! GET BACK TO THE ESSENCE. NO MORE BATTLE CREWS TOO!!

[@AJRAOfficial]

highwayTY that also killed battle rap

[@youngluca55]

highwayTY FACTS!

[@qgreen2385]

Yeah I feel that there should b no crews outside of dot mob and probably team homi

[@DominiqueDeMann]

highwayTY No niggas just wanted to be like DOT Mob so bad and that's what started the over saturation of crews

[@rl2415]

highwayTY Ars conry af for this

[@devanwilkins8672]

that ars intro was dope

[@jasonm129]

JERSEY EAGLE his album good

[@devanwilkins8672]

Jason2M’s I know bro I got the album on my phone lol

[@Mr12brandon12]

It's all Charlie clips fault 😂

[@TarvarisJenkins24]

cloudkiccer47 naw Clips just couldn’t be touch at his height lol you gotta blame battle rap for not being able to challenge him.

[@Mr12brandon12]

TarvarisJenkins24 Lol bro clips stay smiling while the other dude rappin 😂

[@southeastd.c5636]

Facts,he definitely started the trend.....dudes care more abt that bag instead of their reputation.Niggas that needs to stop getting booked on the big stage (GOODZ,HOFFA,REX,CLIPS,DNA.....honorable mention ROC & SURF).....every line is either a gun or sports bar! Niggas have no other content to rap abt

[@Mr12brandon12]

@@southeastd.c5636 that's why i fuck wit Danny Myers

[@1DProdigy]

I kinda agree, battle rappers telling other battlers what they can & can't say wtf.

[@jayyoung3985]

MyOwnLeader it's been like that even ars ask niggas how far can he go and niggas shouldn't have they families and kids mentioned if they not comfortable with that its battlers choice

[@TJAvant95]

Kinda? Lol. Kid it’s all facts

[@1DProdigy]

Jay Young Man, we got a whole category of jokes called "ya-momma" so how battlers gona censor shit. Ars will talk about somebody mom, daughter etc.

[@1DProdigy]

TJ Avant It's about 5% still keepin it authentic. Reed just told Rex he'll punch him in his face & Rex ain't do shit. If you tell a battler what they can't say in Philly it's a rumble on the spot, we take that as a threat.

[@jayyoung3985]

MyOwnLeader who said he didn't im saying he don't with battlers that won't tolerate that shit like goodz, calicoe etc. nobody talk about their kids cause they make it known they won't tolerate it or even when ars battled math he said his son's name and got pressed which is why it got edited out

[@JJ-et7nf]

Facts. And no more handshaking after a good bar (JC)

[@ojerico6097]

Marco Polo lol nah jc is the only one that can do it

[@versatilethearcane]

Danny myers used to do it too

[@Thereservedcharismatic]

Marco Polo bruhhh facts! I almost hate watching JC now

[@KeydotBdot]

George Lopez it take so much to watch that nigga and take so much away from Jc I can’t stand that shit smh

[@mauricecrowell5650]

Verce 919 that's a fact. when he battled rum nitty, niggas was showing too much love during the battle

[@DMEDetroit]

Arsonal gets it

[@whyualwayslion3807]

DME Detroit lmfao it’s a fucking rap battle so you suppose to beef with the nigga you battling in real life lol

[@jahaininagaki5243]

Andrew Cannon you missed the point

[@S400-i6c]

Andrew Cannon no stupid , your supposed to give it your all while your battling as a battle rapper otherwise it's just collecting checks no real into it , it's half assed mediocrity at best . Ars got heart in battle rap he just wants people if they do battle rap to actually preform battle rap. In battle you don't sit down and talk , eat or smoke with the enemy , you prepare a game plan to take your enemy Down and you attack on sight , battle rap is no different. He just tired of the fugazi things they do to prepare for a battle.

[@jabaritroy7812]

Arsonal not lying about keeping the persona of not liking your opponent before you battle them. I was at an event in Pontiac 2 years ago when he got into it with Ill Will on stage over an accidental bump. Even though it was petty, you could tell it was about to get serious if niggas didn't keep it professional. As long as battle rap can just stay with lyrical warfare and not physical, I'm all for it.

[@doffical4282]

Jabari Troy a persona is fake

[@djpoprek270]

This needed to be said!

[@Prodigal637]

Respect for keeping it real

[@MOBTheBadfella]

Arsonal one of the most friendliest battle rappers ever tho 😂

[@antoniorogers2301]

M.O.B The Badfella goodz said it best but also in person he one of the nicest person that i know

[@RonnieDozierTV]

Facts! Ars is talking that real shit. We love battle rap because of is not controlled by media, corporations, etc. it’s authentic. I feel like Ars and Ray are about to start putting out the best battles. Maybe not always the biggest names, but I guarantee they will be the best battles of 2019.

[@LMoSmoke1984]

Ars talking real shit, I still watch the old battles cuz these battles the past 3 yes been trash

[@andrewebb6168]

This needed to be said. Thank you!

[@DocHicksTv]

...I'm glad ARS said this.. Cause after the Lux Calicoe battle shit changed.. after the big bag was giving and was talked about to much.. that became the narrative or battle rap since imo and I don't watch it as much since then..

[@tnjgamingtv804]

He’s right tho 💯 Battle Rap isn’t the same 😒

[@AJRAOfficial]

He said nothing but the truuutthhhhh

[@doffical4282]

AJ RA I agree, he said nothing

[@zeeman3891]

Finally someone said it

[@zeeman3891]

Everyone in a group just to be in a group also

[@Mrlinesss]

Salute Homie!!! thanks for paving the way

[@SoHoDon_718]

Facts this exactly why Danny vs k shine is top 3 battle of this decade, you can sense the hate, the slight moment a fight can happen any second but they kept it in battle form and whatever after that I’m sure they would had took outside.

[@Streetslogic]

It's a sport.. it can be friendly everywhere except the battle. Fans want lyrics & performance, don't give a dam if y'all shake hands before or after

[@highwayTY]

Streetslogic nah.

[@lordleo9047]

There's nothing wrong with sportsmanship. But when newcomers start joining battlerap squads to act all friendly like they're your childhood friends and you'd never dare battle them, it's a problem. Look at Cavegang, Goonies, NWX. All losing their competitive edge, chalked full of potential battles that will never happen because "that's the fam". Homi is the only group I can think of that encourages battling each other

[@Streetslogic]

Lord Leo I never understood why the created gangs in battle rap, that I don't agree with. That does water down the sport and makes entire groups of Battlers off limits

[@AJRAOfficial]

Streetslogic question do yall like danny myers ?? Cause he shows love to the battle rappers but tries to keep that hate energy some how people do care about how close he gets and all that

[@lordleo9047]

Danny knows how to differentiate between respecting an opponent, and going light on them. Remember his battles against Writers Bloque (JC, and Chilla on RBE), he still came 100%. I even seen him get a lil salty during Chilla's 3rd

[@worldfamousdjkdstraphousemusik]

Real Shit 💯

[@Antdadon11]

I agree 100%.

[@amircle205]

I Agree with everything you Said💯👌🏼Some of the realiest shit I heard bout the culture🗣

[@NeighborWOODTx]

"yeaaaaah but don't touch meeeeeeee" lmaooooooooo

[@meastro3d485]

I just clicked on the interview & agree already.. This niggas just bussin on each other. No venom in they heart..

[@deenlife6151]

This the realest shit I done heard in a min take it back when niggas was really beefin n it was on sight when it was time to battle

[@chasemula6309]

11:54-12:05 LETS BE COOL AFTER THE BATTLE ❗️❗️❗️now I can agree with everything u said

[@BigDilf3]

Every battle rapper need to see this video

[@The2KGOAT]

He’s right on the fact of this she being too friendly but I think it’s a poor excuse to say you were choking and having bad performances on OTHER battlers being friendly

[@ericlopez1984]

Mook vs averb Rex vs reed Brought me back to battle rap after almost 3 years of dropping it

[@edubb6969able]

I felt this whole message in my soul Arse

[@jeanlyric7203]

no its not losing THE COMPETITIVE EDGE" battle rap is FINALLY UNITING AS ONE and not being so hateful ... smh right when its unity involved eeverybody always want that shit to end so we can contiune to hate each other SMH SAD YOO !!

[@yuseflittleb1850]

Keep friends close but ya enemies closer.

[@Cdoitlive]

that rex vs reed faceoff gave me that old battle rap feel... and I loved every minute of it

[@wildwest1749]

He is absolutely correct

[@Skoolo]

Ars....Im just seeing this video, but you just proved Cassidy's point. This is why Cass is needed for the culture now. He bringing the original feel back.

[@robbysriracha]

I never really cared, until it started effecting quality. What he’s saying is completely true.

[@85skrilla]

Quote of the interview: “Im sure you got enough friends that you aint gotta add the nigga that you battling” 🔥👌🏾💯 13:00

[@likesubscribe8997]

its called business fam. you educated you supposse to know how the business work.

[@jjayphilly342]

Arsonal is dead on right with this. Check the history of him and Hitman Holla and the way they promoted that battle. It is still probably the best cut promos for a battle still to this day. The tension was real.

[@lasking100]

I get what Ars is saying but there is replay value in battles that don't have the pure hate element in them. I believe we have to look at the longevity of battle rap. Ars is like the golden error of music and these new rappers represent the 360 deals of the music industry. Battle rap is an industry that has the chance to get more exposure then where it is now but the content has to be monitored on the commercial level. To real in the big investors of this for of art!

[@dyc3brooks979]

I want to put this on ig but it’s to damn long ars speaking the real 💯 and I’m quite sure it’s others that feel the same way

[@papaduneberrie9512]

Ars on point. It's like fighters goin out to lunch and then havin a fight the next day.

[@hecvaz2835]

Went from hand grenades and bullets. Now it's water balloons and Nerf guns

[@crazyp4549]

Mannnnnn every year its seems like this issue is brought up, just bring 3 solid rounds that’s the real reason battlerap is dead, y’all don’t come prepared

[@Traehoops]

😂😂 Ars talking like every battle rapper don't call him one of the nicest dudes they know outside of a battle.

[@michaelj7561]

ITS WWF....ITS JUST WEN THE BATTLES DONE OR NOT GOING ON...THEY BE COOL...HHH N STEVE AUSTIN COULDVE BEEN COOL BUT WE WOULDVE NEVER KNOWN CUZ THEY WAS COMPETITIVE ALL THE WAY...SALUTE ARS

[@sven3089]

Finally is 🔥 and the Purge

[@RockyFresh1]

THANK YOU ARS FOR SAYING SOME REAL AZZ SHIT!!!!!!!!!!

[@ripallen9051]

FACTZ!!!!!! Well spoken Ars!

[@vladbrad1389]

I use to like Ars, but I started noticing him getting in his feelings during battles and talking during his opponents verses. Rappers that talk during their opponent verses are trash because they in their feelings bottom line !!!

[@lilchrist8518]

No real rivals bascially just friends battle rapping , smoking, partying, and having fun.😂😂

[@VickStarkiller]

It might sound like oldhead mentality but battle rap is always better when there’s animosity. I respect Ars for always keeping shit real. Go back and watch Verb on Street Status, go watch Ars’ first battle against Hollow, go watch Lux and Mook’s first shit, go watch Verb and Hitman’s battle or any battle Verb had against a New York nigga. That’s back when niggas put their heart into shit and went at every battle like it was life or death. There’s a reason those are classics.

[@mike_lowry7352]

Speakin facts

[@bjdahustla8698]

That's why it's not as many grudge matches anymore, too many clicks and too many niggas cool with each other, that take away a lot of good matches, I remember back then it was a built up or history behind a battle going down, remember Arsonal and Cal rapping doing a url cypher and Ars started dissing the Midwest rappers, when Ars and Hitman was beefin, even Aye Verb going at New York, those things put a lot of hype behind battle rap. I wish we could go back to those days

[@tommygunz37]

Ars, I agree with you but it’s still about bars at the end of the day!!! Battle rap has changed but the skill level is more important than real beef. Times have changed and so has battle rap!

[@RandomBoxingGuy]

Like Ars or not....he’s speaking the truth here 💯. Name somebody else who battled ...Hollow 2X, Lux, Pat Stay, KShine, Math Hoffa, Calicoe, Clips, DNA, Concieted, Hitman Holla, Tec 9, Illmaculate, Dizaster, and many more....go ahead....I’ll wait....

[@cryptovic353]

This the same reason most OGs stopped caring. #MakeBattleRapGreatAgain

[@Firm_letter9Gaming]

This was actually worth watching.

[@-MRN-]

Something we all known and been sayin'. Hopefully it publicly coming from a peer will make a difference.

[@marv969273]

Did all that explaining, elaboration and etc just to say “let’s be cool after the battle” Defeated the whole purpose of the discussion tbh

[@chrise8323]

battle rap was best around 06, 07 philly vs harlem

[@raydavis2579]

Honestly ARS talking RS if u really listen to him , even tho he be taking L's but I see why now , they are too friendly tho RS

[@DreamHousesProductions]

This intro is dope. My guy Ars 🙏🏿💙

[@metcalfethegod]

Arsonal is a genuine nigga and this shit needed to be said. 🙌💯

[@OG_CHARLIE_B]

Ars talkin hella facts 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@bigkev3149]

Ars is speaking real facts!!!!!

[@milesjaye2691]

ARS IS SPEAKING TRUE STRAIGHT FACTS!!!!! 30!!!!!

[@Louie200Seven]

Ars is from Patterson, he not really from newark like he claim. #StayWoke

[@mercythemessenger6983]

Battle rappers don't have to hate each other in order for it to be competitive. As long as niggas have the desire to be the best then that energy will always be there. Saying these niggas have to be on the verge of beef for battles to be good is toxic.

[@rodrickheath6458]

That’s real shit I watch it every day and I feel like they want a check chasing a bag

[@Dee84ify]

BIG FACTS

[@bigfactzztv5811]

Buddha Blac waddup !!!!!!🐕

[@brandonboy09]

So much for accountability smh..... we gotta stop this... keep YOUR standards..... we always want to blame someone else for our mediocrity.. feel you, hear you but it’s WRONG. Be amazing regardless of the average around you... if everyone had this mindset, then what? Everything down the drain... be a leader.

[@djmaze1473]

brandonboy09 battle rap is down the drain. Yeah it's more money being made but the culture is falling off hard

[@thioyedjiby5373]

Real maaaafuckin talks my nigga

[@rolltide8089]

Ars talking that real shit 💯

[@B.Williams]

True arsonal speaking real shit Goodz told tay roc not to talk about his daughter

[@mikeS-ow7lc]

What kind of man let's other ppl actions determine his tho because they were being friendly u stopped caring why not be the exception and cement your name as the best that's the wrong mentality but I feel where hes coming from he just should use a different mindset

[@kingnatesr.5078]

mike S I just wrote a paragraph or two addressing somebody who said something similar. scrolled down and saw this comment. Pretty much said the same shit, I thought I was the only one who felt this way..... And I do agree with him saying battle rap has gotten soft tho.

[@mikeS-ow7lc]

King Nate Sr. I respect that and battle Rap has gotten soft but for someone to say how real they are and how mu h ne loves battle rap but yet just throw away battles because of other ppl actions is corny and that's a little kid mindset a real person. Doesnt let other ppl actions effect there work and passion.

[@jonstardc3077]

mike S and make it worst no man has to explain there action lol

[@clemondbrown]

mike S my point exactly you conforming but calling people fake and not.taking accountability for your actions. Be a throwback.

[@SuperSonic_868]

Ars is the king of disrespect. Him vs Shotty and him vs DNA were legendary. The level of disrespect would never be matched.

[@jonathanpease786]

He made a good point

[@mkvohland]

so you stopped battling bcuz other ppl were acting corny?......now thats corny

[@TeW33zy]

I KNEW IT, I JUST KNEW IT. THATS WHY I STOPPED WATCHING IT. They werent serious, choking alot, hanging wit the opponent before the battle etc. Just im done

[@TripleRp]

In some ways, yeah. We can be cool but on stage it's a fight. We can be cool later on, afterward.

[@dejordo1]

If it wasn't for the egoistic bullshit that people have known as the easily sensitive to every damn thing there opponent say's then battle rap could be real like it use to be! battlers changed up quick once a math hoffa was in front of them which to me is funny because it's just battle rap not a boxing match.

[@derekweinerttv4163]

I totally agree... Look at how tay roc becomes bff with every battler... They all like each others insta theres no comp

[@djprofittv9435]

Ars said some real shit. When I see rappers being all friendly I turn the battle off

[@brotherachiyram9282]

Tech 9 was sayin this from the jump tho respect to two legends ars and tech keepin it real

[@nunusknees2928]

What about all the opponents who didn't call you and took the battle seriously but you still came just for the check...

[@yowifesfavoriteside_dude6880]

Mt. Rushmore of Battle Rap Comments. Every battler dun took a battle jus for a check with no motivation dummy, he aint perfect Listen 👂

[@yowifesfavoriteside_dude6880]

Mt. Rushmore of Battle Rap Comments. HAHA U NOT MAKING NO SINCE, IF BATTLERS NOT FUCKING UP THE CULTURE THEN WHO IS Mr. 0.1 IQ??🤨 I SEE IM NOT GONNA GET NO WHERE WITH U SON, IMA GO BACK AND GET THIS TOP FROM YO SIS & MOMS, TAKE CARE & DONT FORGET TO CUT THE BACKYARD

[@MkcGoCrazy7]

Lmaoo

[@danebeee1]

Mr. Smith & Wesson calling someone out for having a low I.q. While simultaneously saying since when he meant sense. Lmao thank u for that comment I needed that laugh today lol man!!

[@AJRAOfficial]

ZombieBros_856 ermm guys if yall don't know this account been commenting for years and was started as "nunus knees" and was just simply asking what if ars just didn't care even if the opponent did that's all can we not just jump out the window

[@JR7827]

I'll say this: Arsonal really put ORed on...imo. He put him on with Calicoe...2-1 X Factor... 3-0 TRex ... 3-0 imo Clips ..... 2-1 imo Ars really is for the Culture.

[@alonzox5420]

Didn’t Ars say he was retiring after Lux??? I was at that event. He had a retirement party after and everything

[@darican8112]

Cassidy said the same thing a couple years ago