The Trenches Presents Hollowman (Philly) vs. Head Ice (N.Y)

[@PhillieGoat215]

Today I decided to come on KZbin just to read the comments one time “which I never did in over 20 years” and to see so much love & how i impacted so many is a great moment for me! I wish I could individually show my gratitude to each one of y’all in person but I’ll leave it here in the comment section until we bump into eachother in real life , ….“THANK YOU” every bar I ever put together was you “YOU” and if it wasn’t for YOU it wouldn’t be no ME! So thank you 🙏🏿

[@alexanderdevine3501]

You kept that smoke in a bag for 20 years and it’s still potent! Salute from Jersey respect you and ice gave it that original feel of battle rap toe 2 toe!

[@Safroko1]

You did show your gratitude by giving us greatness.

[@waveyoctober1049]

Appreciate you gz 🫡🫡🫡

[@Kshinelawyer]

It's PC.... that means proceed with caution !

[@jayjee135]

HOLLOWMANNN!!!!! I hope all is going well with you. A real legend in the game. I've listened to everything you posted on youtube since the early 2ks. H o 2 l o!!!!

[@realfle3nom611]

" One phone call and they spinning on Ice like Walt Disney "🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pimpiam1000]

That was nasty

[@christian6455]

My god that made me double blink

[@tonymartin9141]

Imagine Hollow vs Bigg K💪🏿😡

[@donpapito9504]

He was in his BAG!!!!

[@lukejenkins390]

Buddy was tawking

[@MembersOnlyEnterprise]

THE ENDING OF HOLLOW MAN VERSE IS THE DEFINITION OF BATTLE RAP . APPRECIATE THE LEGENDS WHO SET THE FORMAT FOR THE SPORT WE LOVE TODAY

[@julianward5482]

Hmm... The definition of battle rap, or the fact that you're at home with all ya boys finishing your bars that they all know, on que at the end, just like they practiced that shit at rehearsal?

[@DHoodRealer]

*I’ll leave u rocked, Eyes open wit da shock look 😈🔥🔥*

[@DHoodRealer]

@@julianward5482The event was called nostalgia, That’s y HollowMan bought his Verse back, U don’t even kno da history of battle rap or what u talking about, Da Whole Philly & Ppl from other parts of da world knows the whole ending of that verse, He jus brung it back

[@dajammyjamz1104]

Yo, if people don't understand the history of the battle rap artist, smh but for the ones that kno especially exactly what I'm talkin bout right now no lie, hands down this is definitely one of the most ANTICIPATED and BEST battles of this year!!!!

[@haak079]

Fireeeeeee 🔥🔥🔥

[@PrinceEa]

Hollowman just gave a masterclass in battle rap. That energy is on a totally different level.

[@kinggsmith9472]

Ice round was @ss

[@LaRXeNeZz]

masterclass and he havent battled in 20 years imagine if he stayed. he would be god tier

[@AntonioWilliams-uz2rs]

This ain't no battle rap when they talking about drugs & gunz which takes no skills & bars at all what has the art come to cause if it wasn't for guns & drugs what would they have to talk about?

[@cguttabxbx3079]

Lol..gd battle..gas is real

[@babyfacechem8156]

I wouldn't say master class because it was only one round

[@soleil3gs]

After 20 years to come back like this is CRAZY!!!! He was flawless

[@ICON1OF1]

When HollowMan said “It’s P.C.” He put in the final Infinity Stone

[@nunusthirst167]

Lmao

[@TheAWPinkPanther]

Yes!!!

[@potbmedia6732]

Big Facts

[@mosesdagreat1982]

I never seen a crowd carry a slogan like that before ..that gave me chills

[@dougjohnson8610]

It's gased bull crap let's be honest dude came in with this goofy mixtape flow any where besides Philly he getting booed out the venue

[@mosesdagreat1982]

@@dougjohnson8610 I'm being honest I enjoyed his round for being gone so long..I got hear ice winning but it dont matter to me I'm from LA 💯💪

[@levelupmath1]

AMAZING!! I rocked with Hollowman from the DVD era I couldn’t wait to see this battle!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 did not disappoint at all. 1-0 for the culture

[@EyeCue23]

@@dougjohnson8610gassed?? You sound like a hater that niqqa was cookin

[@MINDSPACE90]

Watch mistah fab vs arsenal

[@lmaniviney1255]

"Proceed with Caution" is still the moment of the year in battle rap.

[@jermainelinen9453]

Totally agree

[@DoubleDee126]

Name another battlerapper of any era that had a moment like the one we just witnessed? That crowd gave H his flowers in abundance. I loved every minute of it!

[@MartinJones-u4s]

Tech 9 when he battled Yung miles

[@MsJones-so8om]

Hollow was one of the first battlers I seen go to war and it was only once ! His flow an aura is so unique! This was definitely legendary! Salute Philly stand up !

[@miltonrussell193]

Facts

[@kirkbourne100]

He’s definitely nice,but not unique..he raps like most nice Philly niggas

[@ManwitDaplan7714]

To be out 20 years and still come back like this is crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@TAPP3DINNTV]

Hollow man 3-0

[@Rell522]

Frfr - made Philly proud. Wish Reed started off like this but he getting there. Hollowman was missed greatly.

[@Doseyahn]

That bul raps 10 times more than any other rapper tho

[@MstrCoolClothing]

This is the best comeback I’ve seen in a long time

[@keltronmcfadden8932]

H man 🔥 🔥

[@Uzumaki_Matt]

This battle is the entire essence of “Battle rap”. It truly feels like it’s an old battle that was remastered for 2023 🔥🔥🔥 amazing

[@santiagochilla5547]

Fact!!🔥

[@ronmiller7910]

Nobody spit like Ice dude is the definition of originality and real lyricist way underrated

[@MsMVP]

💯

[@reesemoney60]

Facts

[@LD-jb5zi]

Different!

[@a1xtakeover714]

Sounds like mook copied his style 🤔

[@dap1990d]

Wouldn’t say mook but you can see his influence heavy on Lux

[@KingggHOUFO]

Some of the best slick talk ever from both!

[@blueprintstudiosdmv]

‘’PC…Proceed with caution…protect your chest or get put in a coffin…if your peeps don’t come home they probably cut…in the place where you chill snatching pies n crust’’ these the bars that made me fell in love with battle rap. Always wondered where bruh was! This was classic!!!

[@St.CourtsWilliams]

I survived 20 years of my life just to see Hollow Man comeback, he is the forgotten four-father of Battle Rap.

[@champ215fcp]

*Forefather

[@jrallday]

@@champ215fcp😂😂

[@Dice-Gamble]

four-father???

[@customization101]

he meant : five-father

[@kalicomusic8594]

…All Philly Gas (and Must) aside, HM was 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂 …couldn’t count the 10-4s 😂😂😂😂… this Ni&&a even stole Cass 🗑️ 💀💀💀💀🤷🏾‍♂️😭

[@ROCCBOTTOM405]

Ice Og flow unmatched!! "I been in the mix...only grandma can tell me dinner at 6" 💪

[@MoneymakingmichPhilly]

Yea I like that bar 😂

[@thegoodnews33]

Tough

[@ThankYouVersionOf]

Hard

[@LSHTV]

The culture needed this. We needed that flavour back cause the new school fumbled the bag. A perfect ode to hip-hop and rap!

[@chernoa.jalloh3660]

This is how you show love and respect to your legends. This was legendary 🔥 I have so much respect for how Philly for the love to the legend HollowMan. This battle is a blessing to Battle Rap fans.

[@nickbradfordsr80]

Who ever put this battle together between these 2 LEGENDS, deserve a fuckin Oscar 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@SlapDevils]

Ummm Eazy ?? 😂😂

[@tmot6714]

Hollow man is a example of always having his iron sharp for moments like this. -Craftsmanship

[@Daniel-kd9pm]

He’s the kiss of Philly bro.

[@tmot6714]

@@Daniel-kd9pm This performance reminded me how Kiss was prepared for his Versuz. Lots of similarities as far as craftsmanship and stage presence.

[@nostudion1037]

Real shit. He NEVER disappoints

[@tjjeterent8685]

Ice gotta be one of the slickest talking battle rappers of all time

[@TheTrishyd]

I'd give that title to Goodz

[@tjjeterent8685]

@@TheTrishyd ONE OF

[@denisbarbosa6638]

@@tjjeterent8685People don’t comprehend what they read these days lol

[@jaybrown5275]

i put potholes in this niga neck if he even raise-za bump 🔥🔥

[@MsMVP]

​@@denisbarbosa6638💯 Never Comprehend! 😅

[@santiagochilla5547]

This is history!! I have a lot of admiration for Philly because of the reverence and love that the city shows its legends. I've seen several amazing battle rap moments, but this is one of the best. Both legends went went in heavily, but Hollowman is simply a different breed, and his hometown is incredibly devoted to him. Eazy is at the prime of his career, yet he respects Hollowman too much, which is exactly how it should be.

[@brownboyz4]

It’s so many Philly legends that can do this it just hit different when it’s the ones that had classic moments in the beginning stages of this shit !!

[@paulgarcia9181]

Man y'all remember Reed, Joey Jihad, Hollowman, NH, Kaboom, young Meek, Eness, Cassidy, and Freeway. This is extra nostalgia just like when Reed went rambo mode. This man is the OG of Philly.

[@johnberry1370]

That Rambo bar geessh just gave me chills thinking about it. Young reed was dangerous

[@davesylvindeckerii4528]

man what and who remembers Eddie Morris, Buckz, Cyserro, & Chic Raw also they all can spit

[@paulgarcia9181]

@@davesylvindeckerii4528 bro I thought Cyssero was finna be the next one to come out Philly.

[@paulgarcia9181]

@@davesylvindeckerii4528 that Starlito's Way freestyle I think was the first time I had heard him

[@davesylvindeckerii4528]

@@paulgarcia9181 I know but if u seen Cyserro new battles he's back on his shit for sure

[@R.E.I.Rich88]

Dog…I never followed HollowMan…but watching the sheer passion Philly and Eazy had for his slogan….like a war cry….this was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 to watch as an “outsider”…could tell they had a nostalgic moment….that was hard

[@bigghuncho6181]

Exactly!!!! If your 35 and up and from philly you know that verse. I know for a fact alot of people smiled ear to ear hearing it again after “20” years. Legendary!!!

[@darkmatter...369]

​@@bigghuncho6181um 33 and I know it ain't just for 35 and up but I understand what you saying.

[@christian6455]

First time seeing him and that guy can rap lmaoo

[@ericlamargordon]

This absolutely nailed this statement, born and raised in Philly during the time this came out, and to see it has so much impact even now is crazy…. Love my city

[@R.E.I.Rich88]

@@ericlamargordon swear this was like “THIS the hometown hero…the boul round them parts..real Philly well respected fella..” this was good/fire to see…salute to y’all man…this was a moment for EVERYBODH to bare witness too…whether you was there the first go round…or just catchin on now…I lowkey actually did see the original…but had no idea it sent waves through y’all like that…respect homie 💪🏿…not a lot of regions or cities could pull something like this off..this authentic and raw..organic like that

[@vicp9200]

This battle is what Mook vs Reed was supposed to be. Classic 🔥

[@Leedy06]

CLASSIC BATTLE!! This is how you supposed to return into the battle culture. It’s good to see Hollowman and Faceman on the side of him!

[@Mr_Marketable]

#FlyBoyz

[@Truknowledgephilly]

We bringing face to battle rap next💯💯💯

[@Leedy06]

@@Truknowledgephilly I can’t wait for that day to happen. I’m from Cincinnati. Back in the early 2000 when battle rap was hitting the scene I always been a fan of the Philly battle rappers. Cyssero, Reed, Hollowman, Faceman, Chic Raw, Kaboom, and many more.

[@Truknowledgephilly]

@@Leedy06 that was a social time period, brings back good memories.. yeah we been tryna get face to hop in the ring for years. Now after this, I think it may happen.. could you imagine a 2 on 2,🤯

[@brinceetter]

I’m from Cincinnati too, my brotha and pops use to sell the smack DVDs and 2 raw for the streets in price hill, literally was 3-4 yo watchin this shi

[@jonasbaas]

That gave me chills. Thank you, gentlemen. I know what this means. This was so good.

[@TestTubeGirl]

Whatever they say about Eazy, this moment wouldn’t exist without him. This was something special.

[@exxxorcist7698]

Eazy is a f******t

[@HUGDABLOCKTV]

They was both nasty wit it! 🫡🫡

[@BuckyBuck87]

🫡🫡

[@SPITTUHLEONE]

not gon lie this brought tears to my eyes at the end. goin thru all these struggles to form it into art and receive love like this is amazing. Just happy for Hollowman cuz I watched this battle as a kid with the verse he spit at the end. crazy. flowers fr

[@Mr45livelife]

Say Word Yo

[@St.CourtsWilliams]

FACTS.

[@TheAWPinkPanther]

Exactly. Hollowman battle was my favorite battle as a kid, I would watch it over and over.

[@marvelousrevolution6521]

😳

[@levelupmath1]

Well said King!

[@518magic9]

I need 3 more rounds from these two 💯🔥💪🏿

[@donaldmokgale3123]

lol ice spat all 3 in that 1 rounder tho whatchu mean

[@miltonrussell193]

Factsss

[@PigeontoedP]

This was a great battle. Wow, both guys delivered. The way Hollow opened his turn was crazy

[@Hi-Tek-be4re]

If you know you know, we been waiting on you hollow 💯✨ hope we see more of you fam. DETROIT checking in . One of my favorites 🌪️

[@King_kizzy07]

Love the mutual respect between these grown men, that’s fucken maturity🔥🔥🔥 🖤🖤

[@arrie2298]

HEAD ICE is so under appreciated… Wolf be floating

[@thomasgooden]

but... where are his quotables for the public... he has no legendary quotables, we just see him in his own bag rapping...

[@brandoncarter5034]

@@thomasgoodenpardon my back shrug my shoulders blatant disrespect that I does to dojas

[@thomasgooden]

@@brandoncarter5034 against cortez ok i remember that one but he didnt even think that was fire enough to use as a slogan in this battle.

[@joaquinjackson7510]

Facts

[@MrPhillyrick1]

@@thomasgoodenyou tripping. This slick talk. You can’t quote it because it’s not for you.

[@1dappa]

Hollow man may have one of the slickest flows of all time and a voice that just amplifies the slickness. So glad to see him rap again! Some very classic bars from ice in this as well, reminds me of the old Head ice. One for the culture!

[@Ohitsmirr]

BEST PART 20:07 Philly Different ❤ Hollow looking like a proud dad when the crowd went in. 😭

[@patrickramirez7692]

I was 14 years old when i heard of hollow man … now I’m 34!! Shit crazy he still nice

[@jrallday]

Classic Battle! I love how Hollowman reminded everyone who he is at the end of his 3rd round. This was a hot match up. 🔥

[@thomasharris9018]

Hollowman has a timeless flow

[@refillz5281]

I like how Ice gave credit to Philly at the end of his verse. 2rawforthestreets was back in 98'!!

[@paulgarcia9181]

"you bring the cups, you bring the plates, and ill bring the bag for ice" 🔥🔥🔥

[@UnclePhantomProductions]

THAT WAS FIRE! RESPECT THE LEGENDS!!!

[@BoxingWave]

This was the greatest comeback of all time!!!

[@themedianetwork5141]

FACTS… NOBODY ELSE WAS ABLE TO PULL THIS OFF LIKE H-MAN FLAWLESS ICE WAS FIRE TOO BUT HE FELT WHO HOUSE HE WAS IN🔥🔥🔥

[@bxboro4662]

Loaded Lux vs Calicoe was the greatest comeback. Hollow did his thing tho 💯

[@BoxingWave]

@@bxboro4662 oh i kinda forgot that was considered a comeback.

[@aksoprano5755]

Facts

[@dantheman1194]

Rs this comeback up there with MJ first return to NBA n LeBron n CAVS 3-1 comeback VS GSW in the finals

[@RyanMrTsunamiBishop]

This battle was needed!! Much respect 💯💪🏾✊🏾

[@grimformation]

Legendary ending tho. Fire to see Eazy b a fan n have fun

[@santiagochilla5547]

For real, I like how he paid his respect to the legends.

[@carterla1705]

It might be weird to say, but of all the original battle rappers, Hollow man might have had the best modern performance. Hopefully I’m not just a prisoner of the moment, but he had the right flow, presence, and ability to name flip and cater his round to his opponent. And managed to maintain his old school aura. That’s crazy

[@bxboro4662]

Loaded Lux vs Calicoe

[@Mr45livelife]

It was Overwhelming how good it was

[@Pronto4k]

Espn breakdown

[@rasheen7212]

Yeah don’t look like he 20 years removed it’s we do in philly 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jamaresmith]

Thank you for putting this together....absolutely a great performance from both of them and the respect was off the charts from both sides. I love seeing shit like this when no one has anything to prove and do it on love (and a bag of course, but mostly love hehehe).

[@umarhamin3958]

Eazy forgot he the owner and went into fan mode 😂😂

[@phillymack585roc]

This a solid battle right here yeah 🎉

[@nikkinic310]

Hollow kept me captivated! I appreciate the respect I see in Head Ice's eyes.

[@bxboro4662]

It went both ways…Hollow was digging Ice’s bars 💯

[@skeezenutz]

Classic battle..for a one rounder!!

[@johnmcdermott6584]

Hollowman paper chaser been that bol in battling the transition is crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@thekingsmiler8135]

Hollow da Don was having so much fun during the pc 😂😂😂😂

[@KFelon]

Cant lie i got chills with that ending. Shit was definitely legendary🔥🔥🔥

[@monwabisimazinyo5585]

Was most definitely 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheAWPinkPanther]

Bro, as soon as I seen “Hollowman” I had to watch.. I was already saying “proceed with caution” but wasn’t sure it was the same guy… then the ending had me so hype! Bring Hollowman back!!! I know we’re all getting older, but the culture needs him back!! He was always wildin out before wildin out. Man, this was amazing to see.

[@tfrizzle03]

On god!if reed eness mook and lux can still get plates I know hollow man is more than deserving🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelbaskervilleii9813]

“Ice, you know we love you ICE!” That was honorable 🔥💯

[@NellSipRedRum]

Hollow really ending it with that classic shit he spit 20 years ago! Just to be alive to hear this shit and from the town just gave me chills, you gotta be from Philly to understand 💯💯

[@malcolmgriffin9372]

No, you don’t I seen him 20 years ago. Kid still got it I ain’t from Philly I felt that so serious

[@rphilly1912]

💯💯💯

[@coreyreed8520]

I’m from Detroit in feel that

[@ETRNLMangekyo]

This brought me back to watching battles on KZbin after school 😂

[@msr187]

Love the respect they all gave ice after thats why you got to love philly .

[@jaonite]

This brought me back to 08 Much love 2 these legends fire ass battle watch the whole battle and try not to smile 😂 love da energy

[@111Siti]

Legendary battle! how I miss this ?!

[@tremayneg]

I loved the energy of this battle and the love. These guys are so gifted. All battles should be like this. Not starting fights or ending in violence. Respect to both 💯

[@Indyhussle]

This was hella dope and I never seen a hollow man battle before but this here made me an instant fan!! I got some homework to do… great battle from both sides 🔥💪🏽🔥💪🏽

[@Always10085]

Man it’s great to see Philly back in the light !

[@Bighuss83]

It's like hollowman never left

[@BelovedMilord]

For Hollow to not battle in 20 years and then walk through an absolute legend like Head Ice is crazy

[@goldenheartlion7099]

Too 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I'm glad to have been a fan of battle rap for this long. Since the beginning. It's came so far and to see Hollow Man come back and kill it like that is 🔥 💯

[@TheUndertakerVII]

Absolutely loved everything about this. When the legends came back way back this is exactly what we wanted. Nothing crazy serious but competitive and all love a confidence builder. This is how we wanted Cassidy, Reed, Mook etc. First return to be I'll say this context is everything great job Remy, great job eazy, great job pap. This is going to be hella fun to see what they build

[@joshbrolicwright]

Man I love these type of battles!!! #AUTHENTIC 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NASS.D]

I gotta say I’m from Philly and I never heard of him but I really love ice’s sportsmanship in this one never got rattled took the crowd reaction and rolled with it looked like he was happy to be apart of history

[@didieryambaba2410]

Im an african living in belgium and i heard of him😅

[@vinnydeville4675]

Facts

[@Noog6284]

👀

[@MrPhillyrick1]

Never heard of hollow man? You can’t be from philly

[@NASS.D]

@@MrPhillyrick1 but I am tho and I wasn’t talking about hollow man gotta read ma boy I said Ice’s sportsmanship

[@DOOM-4773]

This is by far the best, of the best battle hands down... 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 all the way through!!!

[@R.RACCOJR413]

HOLLOWMAN BRO. HAVEN'T SEEN HIM SINCE MIDDLE SCHOOL. BRING MEMORIES BACK. DOPE AF

[@Og23_wave95]

This battle was genius !!!!! Great look for the guys and Eazy and the city lover this ❤❤❤❤ I have literal chills!!!! Fucking legendary!!!!

[@jerrygetbusy]

Ice talking that talk and Hollow followed suit 💯 historic moment created with this one. Thank you Eazy 🫡‼️

[@slogojr4195]

I'm from Harlem this battle was 🔥🔥 need to see more philly bull! First time seeing a crowd be on it like this and it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Salute

[@expectthabest951]

Im Team Harlem all day... But Today I take my Hat Off to "HOLLOW MAN" "SALUTE MY G! The end bought me to tears.... ya'll had to be there 💪💯💪

[@PhillieGoat215]

Salute Bro

[@stacey-theehopedealer8504]

I love when they have respect for one another.

[@stepwindnt215NT40]

Both was fire Hollow just was on 🔥 "left him with a shock look"

[@SHAMONDAEREACTS2]

🔥🔥🔥 battle that ending was the epitome of hiphop #salute

[@Wild_Cat]

Fire battle, salute to Hollowman

[@travismcleod2064]

Spinning on ice like Walt Disney was fucking crazy

[@marycosta9731]

This has entered #theClassics I love these types of battles... have never heard of hallow tho..

[@EyeCue23]

8:30 look at Hollow face when Ice say “SPLISH SPLASH “ 😂😂😂😂

[@DHoodRealer]

*HollowMan bringing that pc verse back after 20yrs was some real nostalgia barz, Some Ppl trying to hate cause Philly was chanting da pc verse 😂🔥🔥*

[@ttnytv]

NYC and Philly link ups always legendary

[@jamestrotman9529]

The ending wat legendary bra 🔥

[@randellmcleod8661]

I got to watch this again brah 🔥

[@SunNy-jm1eo]

Head Ice always spittin that 💩 💯

[@LeonardTaylor700]

Yooooo The end with Hallow looking up while everybody saying his shit… Priceless

[@buffbiggavell5027]

Leave you rocked w da Shocked look 🔥

[@jrallday]

EZ you need to put an all legends card together so these O.G’s can battle each other. There’s battles that should’ve happened and also some that need to happen.

[@1offjay601]

This was 🔥🔥🔥 battle should have way more views!

[@magno_yaheard]

I love my people, mayne. Great show of skill, showmanship, and class. 💯

[@bryangoodman9508]

Hollowman had the best legend comeback yet

[@BackpackGod]

I love that OG talk!! Hollowman had mad gas! (Understandingly so!) But both killed it..

[@cradle8948]

H man just reminded me why I fell in love with battlerap, that Philly flow 🔥 We need Hollow Man vs E Ness 2 Closing it off with a "Shot look"

[@sogb3llymg835]

PC!! that means proceed wit caution 🔥 I been saying that for 20 years 💪🏾 favorite battle rapper 💯 appreciate you 🐐

[@dawan6199]

Yo that was dope NGL the energy the respect and love in da room is awesome