Empire: Hakeem vs Freda Gatz rap battle

Hakeem and Freda go head to head in an old fashion rap battle to see who's more deserving of the Lyon name.

[@khalidmuzafar9028]

Who is here in 2024????

[@MelissaJones-wk1uu]

Meeee 👋🏽

[@ShayyDaaBarbiee]

Meee

[@jayb3611]

Mee🔥😎

[@roseglmm6744]

Meee

[@JermaineThaGamer]

Me fs favorite show

[@musampashamende9889]

Freda looking at Hakeem's mother "Go an get the milk🥛,coz the baby keeps on crying" that was tough 💪🏾

[@victoriabrown9358]

Yes

[@crystallove1696]

When he kneeled down and started bouncing...i almost lost it. Like dude she eating you up and you dancing. FREDA WAS COOOOOOOOOLD

[@kyamaya7121]

No seriously 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@user-dh7mx2ff9x]

😂😂😂😂

[@TejuAdultFace]

Freda got the bars, he took the crowd... I loved this show

[@ashnaseanchloe4140]

Its a girl

[@TejuAdultFace]

@@ashnaseanchloe4140 akeem took the crowd

[@hollyt5671]

@@ashnaseanchloe4140the he was Lyon in the statement jus that he dint the but

[@justinlopez2164]

@@hollyt5671😊😮qooo owpppp

[@justinlopez2164]

@@hollyt5671😅😅😅😮Poq

[@newswishmedia]

He just did a performance but Freda definitely won. His interaction with the crowd is what made him win vs. Content

[@jamelehampton4255]

That's basically what Jamal told him 2 do

[@mike_datzmag1c21]

It was like wild n out battle(like Nick cannon) going against Jaz the Rapper(who actually battles)…what Nick might say is performance worthy, Jaz actually rapped the deadlier material at her opponent..imo the same with Hakeem(Nick) n Freeda(Jaz)

[@towannahenson9157]

Exactly

[@imena4339]

A win is a 🥇 win

[@thefighter5182]

Yeah Freda won. Because real recognize real bro.

[@nellec6987]

I always thought Freda won this...

[@Mr.Burton17]

She did this shit stupid

[@Herohayah]

Freda definitely won

[@sheldonreid5732]

Freda too hard-core fi him... Freda did won

[@Humbly_Dangerous]

Dats cuz she did

[@cloudstorm1743]

Cuz she did

[@bulelanidyubeni9860]

Hakeem just forgot about her as the opponent and focused on his crowd and reminded her that she wasn't on his level... That how he won

[@JaylaNovie-vi3gu]

He suck!

[@JaylaNovie-vi3gu]

He suck!

[@JaylaNovie-vi3gu]

He suck!

[@JaylaNovie-vi3gu]

He suck!

[@JaylaNovie-vi3gu]

He suck!

[@adamgordon2572]

That’s Coup from All American 💯

[@LucyAkosua]

Yeah that's her

[@chideraobodoukwu1059]

So many years passed and I'm still here ... I it's time to let them know just who the best is ♥️

[@uchechihenry3145]

😂😂I’m also here right, 5 years later❤

[@publicreviewer8803]

Going back after all these years. Little Boy sit down. 😂😂😂 Hands down Freda

[@hahahah8037]

Sybau

[@Caramel_Queen504]

Exactly...anybody that watches real rap battles know who won.

[@carloscabral8644]

I can't lie Freda's flow was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raymondjones5909]

Damn I forgot how lit this show was

[@victoriabrown9358]

Yes, Where's Empire 2 at???

[@darielharris131]

Bro I remember when dis episode first came on 💯🔥🔥

[@nolandlee1627]

Idc what yall say Hakeem went loud on that second round especially getting the crowd involved

[@NITRO_ENERGY]

Big facts bruh. Freda did win, but I gotta give it to Hakeem. It’s all about entertaining the crowd more. It’s like he was talking to Freda and wasn’t at the same time. He was talking to the crowd and compared he was the best than Freda, had more money than Freda, and said Freda could never steal his shine and spotlight, and even told the crowd that Freda can learn something from him type shit.

[@ebereobiajuru7939]

Exactly! Ironically, he made her humble in terms of achievements and successful carrier. Lastly, he hyped the crowd as a performer.

[@keemykeem4056]

This works in real battle rap.

[@keemykeem4056]

@Ebere Obiajuru this definitely works in real battle rap.

[@samcara1]

Best comment ✅

[@HowardNOBLES-uj5ww]

She was battle rapping he was mcing there a difference

[@lifewihdede9714]

Hakeem is so emotional 🤣

[@monsdaily8128]

Forget the overhyped of Hakeem Freda won, her bars gives me goosebumps

[@Waterflow07]

Can’t forget about this classic 😭🤦🏽‍♂️🔥🔥

[@starlab2006]

Bars vs crowd that’s a hard win. Damn I missed that show. We need more like that

[@justiceobiri9218]

Round 1 Freda took it, round 2 Hakeem flipped Freda's entire performance, made her small and focused on himself, even Lucius had his fair share, classic battle, Freda is this battle rap genius, Hakeem is more of a hip pop rap genius, lovely!

[@victoriabrown9358]

That makes sense

[@richdude8150]

​​@@victoriabrown9358in any real life battle arena it was a clearly loss for hakeem

[@victoriabrown9358]

@@richdude8150 nope, listen again, Closely

[@justiceobiri9218]

Battle rap is not judged on after watch, in the moment Hakeem had everyone on his side, it's sad but that's a necessary evil@@victoriabrown9358

[@Tara-ems]

Love Hakeem confidence

[@JermaineThaGamer]

I love how after the rap battle Hakeem did Ian Hakeem Lyon I’m just Hakeem

[@wcurry0787]

I miss this show

[@igofish_1971]

Freda needs to be on the radio waves like now! Hip Hop needs a fire, female MC. She's way different than any other females on the radio these days. FREDA, WHERE YOU AT?!?!

[@anitapatrick6740]

She's on all American show

[@409Jayman]

@@anitapatrick6740snitchin n shii 🤣

[@Juntao1989]

@@409Jayman😂😂😂😂😂

[@demarcusvaughan2332]

Freda really won this rap battle.

[@calientebeats]

Hakeem’s lyrics could have been used in any battle against any opponent. Frieda’s lyrics were directed at Hakeem. Secondly, how would the crowd KNOW Hakeem’s lyrics ahead of time to recite them with him? Hands down Freda won and there’s no debate.

[@IAmRelXL]

Hakeem used a mixture or freestyle and lines from some of his past raps, which is not uncommon to do in lyrical battles. But all and all Frieda won straight up bar for bar. Keem just got the crowd behind him and nullified what she had going against him.

[@emmanuelojeh7607]

Exactly my point when I saw the movie? Doesn't add up .

[@Bethel.TV12]

Nah bro. Remember his father organized that rap battle at the regular ground where Hakeem always perform and defends the LYON family. Everyone there knows him and his signature move and style of rap battle. If you follow his lyrics you'll hear him say they all know what's up meaning how he does it. Freda was rapping against him but he was busy defending himself and not shading Freda

[@calientebeats]

@@Bethel.TV12 so he’s recycling. In battle rap, if your crew can recite your lyrics, it’s usually something you already said before. Notice no one knew Freda’s lyrics. She attacked which is what you do in battle rap. His lyrics could have been for any opponent.

[@Bethel.TV12]

@@calientebeats like you rightly said she attacked. Hakeem didn't and told her she could learn a thing or two from him. Freda was there participating for her first time. Hakeem have been there from day 1. If it would have been a neutral ground then I belief Hakeem would have changed to something else. In battle if you get the crowd you win. That's thesame everywhere and there as well. Freda got the bazz but she failed to connect to the crowd which means that's just the one of the many things she can learn from Hakeem. Remember lucius brought Freda raw from the streets and was still in the place of molding her for greatness. Freda is like a raw talent that needs alot of polishing. The industry is big and it needs wisdom to handle things but Freda spots out vibes without using wisdom. Hakeem has matured in the game and knows when and how to kill his opponent even without a strong bazz. And more over Hakeem was focus on his father rather than Freda cos he knew Freda was just an alabi the father was using to get at him. That's why he crush the LYON out of his name.

[@strawhatsanji4985]

The crowd is cheering for literally everything.

[@emanueldunston5307]

Man the way he slide up I fronting her and said Feel Me. that shyt was too smooth

[@thatKdramaDrip]

Hakeem just has the swag. He's lit. If freda went last for the second round, hakeem would be DEAD!

[@feistygrandma2636]

Freda got personal but Hakeem got talent, liked them both 🌹🌟🌹🌟

[@victoriabrown9358]

Yep BOTH very talented

[@marcusblackburn236]

Hakeem stole the crowd from Freda that's why he won the battle hands down he entertained the crowd.

[@YB00237]

Freda murdered Keem no cap. That his last verse ain't no Battle verse

[@lilfreddadon2672]

Exactly

[@phadralive5151]

U show right 👍

[@scarlettcrowns]

Nah she got murdered and didn't even put up a fight. You can bounce though

[@YB00237]

@@scarlettcrowns You sure you watch Rap Battles?

[@WestIndianAK]

@@scarlettcrowns You don't know what you're talking about. The whole point of a battle rap is to *diss your opponent* as creatively and entertainingly as possible-not do the crowd-pleasing crap Hakeem did here (which Jamal advised him to do in an earlier scene).

[@ej8094]

Freeda buried him with that milk line

[@percydlamini9077]

Tell cookie get the milk cause the baby keep on crying 😂😂😂 it should have ended there🤞😶‍🌫️

[@doubleg6835]

Nah he came back hard

[@lekanmichael1640]

Especially that part when Freda said, we all know your mummy is a hustler

[@Babyboy305]

I love this show ❤

[@derrickadiogbu1767]

Damn Hakeem boy you good 🔥🔥🔥🚀

[@danielcalixte8599]

Hands down, Freda got the the freestyle; but Hakeem knows he's on some different level and he used that in round 2.

[@donaldbrown9839]

Let's not pretend Freda didn't body Hakeem

[@Long_live_Da_Bully]

Freda killed it !

[@victoriabrown9358]

She did

[@technicalknowhowghana7417]

Freda's flow is classic 👌

[@tolkienblack]

Nice to see coop got her rap voice back after that gunshot

[@blairjackson9318]

😂😂😂😂

[@lexphotography397]

😂😂😂

[@fti1228]

You so wrong for this 😩😂😂😂😂

[@ClintRocks-ox9bs]

😂 Frieda gatz go 💯 times harder than coop

[@ItzHornet_]

Woowww😂😂😂

[@nortextv]

Hey power and this show back then was the shhhhhhh 😂😂😂😂 they always wanted to see what show was better i guess power won

[@user-zg5lh3yx6f]

I always feel excited whenever I watch this movie ❤

[@ashleyadams7888]

Hakeem takes the crowd along he won this 🎉

[@shahamcahit2251]

The fact that mal told Hakeem that he is a Performer and should take the crowd with him helped him win that battle was goated

[@larrykingjr2514]

Freda won this 🔥🔥🔥

[@gerrygraham852]

Never had the chance to finish the series, bring back so many memories 🤧

[@lifeofjay6079]

Freda bars was hot HOWEVER its about the crowd at the end if it and Hakeem had it locked

[@iyannaaliyah1617]

Freda definitely won the freestyle battle. He just ended up rapping one of his songs cause he knew he couldn’t beat her in the freestyle battle.

[@Caramel_Queen504]

Checkmate!

[@melaniebarris8189]

🎉😂😂😂who run it hakeem"!!!!!!

[@francissavor8415]

People are wondering why keem won. Mal told him Freda got talent and he will only win if he stays a performer ie winning over the fans

[@Matt-28]

But how did the crowd know his lyrics lol?

[@preciousademisoye]

@@Matt-28 its been a while since i saw the show but i think it was because those were usually his catchy lines in a song. Like his fans knew those lyrics cos he usually included them , something like that, i think

[@Shan_tel91]

Yes that’s the only way he won that , he got the crowd but she lyrically nailed him

[@terryallen7169]

Lyricist vs Entertainer...... Freda killed him but he killed the crowd.

[@audugana3425]

Hakeem knows he will lose if he did not do what Jamal said... Jamal said that Freda is a better rapper than Hakeem but Hakeem is a better entertainer ... So to he have to be a entertainer to win so Hakeem use the crowd

[@7g844]

Mane Empire was so damn good then just damn… they should’ve added magic and fairy’s if they was gone go downhill

[@luckyokey4095]

He won cause he related to the crowd. Even dissed his Surname

[@kiii7396]

Ik people saying Freda won and she did but battle rap is about who got the crowd moving fr Hakeem had em at the end

[@cuzzcuzzent228]

Hakeem remind me of jay z 😂😂😂

[@fongangrawlings9665]

Freda's second verse is fire fosho

[@selahnans_]

Classic scene🔥 Freda was such a great addition to the show. enjoyed her raps & songs with Jamal

[@josephkotio7046]

I am currently watching the series after i watch this part from Facebook. 📌🔥🔥🔥

[@kehindeakinlade9273]

It was easier for Freda cos she knows all about Hakeem; who doesn't know sh*t going down in Lion's family, but Hakeem has little or no info about Freda, so he applied common sense by winning the crowd... Freda got a good flow, Hakeem got swagz and owns the street. The show was lit 🔥

[@junefoster2113]

Love ❤️ this

[@shirleymitchell712]

Prayers going up for Mr FOX FAMILY 🙏🙏

[@demetriseverett9542]

Freda ATE DOWNNN 🔥🔥🔥 #myfavoriteep

[@djshinecomedy]

Freda❤

[@zyvo3582]

Damn bring that show back!!!!

[@victoriabrown9358]

Empire 2, where ya at

[@wealthywoman662]

On some reallll stuff this was my favorite scene! Freda won but keen had the crowd participation

[@user-vw8ld5pd7z]

The crowd were feeling Hakeem Lyon

[@maslingkrypton2606]

Freda won this 💞💞

[@agnes3588]

She is beautiful music❤

[@deebojordan7406]

Maaaannnn PLOT protected that boy!!! 2023 and I STILL say Freda won!!! 💯💯💯

[@chyennestar5015]

Mama brooks is coming home early to get her for me😊❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

[@Teddy052887]

Both representing philly

[@rexugo6122]

Pls who owns the beat that was used for the battel

[@mabianamubandi4062]

Hackeem knows how to flow and hype the crowd

[@ikirezikenza]

The "Feel me?" part for me

[@starbwoydesiigner6122]

Fav scene in the movie

[@NFJIZZY]

This battle really was lit tho NO KIZZY Classic Empire Episode

[@martin_kariuki]

The 1st rap of Freda was dope but Hakeem clearly won

[@xydiploid6200]

Yo, what's the name of the second beat?

[@nwaobiaikechukwu2029]

Where can I watch this movie

[@sheenajones1341]

Well since y’all love Freda so much go support the actual artist that she is in real life and she is fire

[@theinfamous1523]

In every warfare make sure you have the people on your side

[@dashdigitaltv]

Rap Battle 101 who wins the crowd wins the battle 😂😂 in order for Freda to win this battle her barz would’ve had to been undeniable. She didn’t really spit nothin crazy or have any jaw dropping moments to overcome Hakeem’s performance. Keem had her beat with flows, charisma, and delivery. Only thing she really had on him lyrically wuz that her barz were more directed toward him but that doesn’t mean her raps were hotter

[@victoriabrown9358]

Facts

[@thefighter5182]

Hakeem wouldn't have won without the crowd. Because he needed the crowd to help him win and that was really messed up man for realz.

[@yvettegrier3643]

Freda murdered it!

[@AMI7112]

OMG this is what you call Hip Hop ,Rap . All hails to The queen Freda.,

[@akandetoluwani1011]

Please what's the name of the movie

[@denisebooth8963]

👑 Hakee we see you 👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@TheQueenOfNewYork1]

Please someone tell me what is the second song??

[@KINGPUURPLE]

This was a cool rap battle

[@marketaking3127]

Good One

[@keliahbeck7841]

Freeda definitely won this ion care 💯

[@Margaret-kc8sx]

Tell cookie to bring the milk cz the bwby keeps on crying 😂😂

[@AnayaDanielle1214]

I've always watched this moment from time to time and I always knew that Hakeem won this battle.

[@EDaniels514]

Look at coop 😂😂😂

[@BigMike-du9vx]

She destroyed him

[@davidjohn726]

I think the both sound good,but he had the croud in his hands; you can have better bars but if some one have good bars with stage performance combined it will be hard to win againts such person

[@edwinsitwala5552]

This beef was dope

[@ahmedabdulrahman1462]

Hakeem won rap battle is about the crowd because they are they are the one to tell who won

[@mike_datzmag1c21]

That’s not always true….u still gotta Rap to your opponent, I watch battles and yea someone could have performance but u still gotta defeat your opponent with material. Crowds are fickle, they don’t always catch material or just cheer for who they like or know too often..he didn’t win this just off nursery rhymes

[@lucreciobiquiza2039]

Need that first beat

[@user-lm5gd4ey9o]

Is anyone know the first beat please?

[@treverachieng9797]

Which episode is this