Rapper Reacts to Epic Rap Battles Of History!! | TONY HAWK VS WAYNE GRETZKY (Live Reaction)

[@KnoxHill]

What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! As promised this was our last ERB livestream edited and reuploaded for you guys 🙌 Catch you tomorrow at 1 PM EST for our next live

[@chaynJ]

brooo do 6foot7foot lil wayne🔥🔥

[@azuregamer3497]

One of the most savage ERB's to react to is Marilyn Monroe vs Cleopatra

[@anewsupersaiyan]

React to teambackpack Vi Seconds vs Passionate MC

[@fresitqjk]

react to itzy “mafia in the morning” please

[@AmbiDai]

Gotta go for Cleopatra vs Marylin Monroe

[@impulsive1252]

The start of Tony's second verse is really clever. Wayne is sometimes refered to as "the Great One" and his jersey number was 99.

[@DuBstep115]

Also the pink background when tony is rapping in second verse is nod for Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland game.

[@sushisaxophone]

I was hoping someone would point that out. I’m a HUGE hockey fan and I love this line

[@davidmacgregor6093]

Love the "sorry about the deke joke" cause it strikes me as a jab at the stereotype of Canadians always being polite, so hes apologizing for insulting him

[@JustARandomTiger]

The "you'll be speechless after 3 periods like an ellipsis" line is actually a triple, the 2 you already mentioned and they had 3 turns each in the battle.

[@aspecttnd]

As a Canadian, this is one of my favorite battles. On the surface, it seems pretty balanced, but overall? Tony is amazing at skateboarding, and Wayne is the BEST at Hockey ever.

[@brendankearney3929]

"For true sports fans this was over as soon as they heard the match up"

[@luciferscapitan1469]

Ovi gonna break that goal record

[@TheCanadianGuy56]

@@luciferscapitan1469 if he ties his all time record for goals in a season (ovechkin tying his own record)he would barely touch 800, after the next 4 seasons. That would make him 40. So unless he can get 200 goals after 40. Super unlikely.

[@TheCanadianGuy56]

This has the hardest flex line to. "184 records between us, and i set 183 of em"

[@luciferscapitan1469]

@@TheCanadianGuy56 Ovi is only 164 goals short and just signed a 5 year deal. which means he only needs an average of 33 goals a year to break the record. last season he scored 24 goals during the a season that was shortened to about half. I think he has a strong chance to do so and an article I just read says he has a 91% chance of reaching 895. I'm also not a capitals fan per say but to see a record like this get beat will probably be once in a lifetime.

[@dukeskunk]

The Bruins in the BG is from when Bobby Orr scored a Stanley Cup winning goal and jumped sideways in celebration and that image became iconic.

[@nicoerbschloe3575]

Bobby Orr… the slayer of my st Louis Blues… that game broke an entire city, and locked the blues to an 0-12 record in Stanley cup finals games, having lost in 4 in three straight appearances.

[@RagingAggron]

Fun facts: Wayne and Brent Gretzky has the record for most points by two brothers in the NHL. Wayne scored 2857 points and Brent 4. They are also second in total points by brothers all time - only the six Sutter brothers has scored more points in the NHL with a combined 2934 points, just 73 more than the Gretzky brothers (and only 77 more than Gretzky by himself).

[@desgyulabalogh3429]

Jesus Gretzky's gotta be the actual GOAT of hockey, what the fuck is that statistic

[@thebrightestsun4685]

@@desgyulabalogh3429 Yeah, he was a monster.

[@jackiem8638]

@@desgyulabalogh3429 Yeah if you know just a little about hockey you really can't argue anyone's better than Gretzky. Dude has more points in just assists than anyone else has in total points.

[@azuregamer3497]

A really fun ERB reaction to watch is Boba Fett vs Dead Pool

[@diamondplaysgames]

Boba fett vs deadpool is easily in my top 5 favorites in erb.

[@azuregamer3497]

@@diamondplaysgames Same.

[@lazzz122]

@@diamondplaysgames the flow, the fire beat, the bars, the dance moves. That battle is masterpiece.

[@texas1872]

@@diamondplaysgames same as well

[@jessicawatson414]

#Agree

[@GNF4]

Knox never disappoints because not many ppl addresses or appreciates Wayne's finishing line

[@stitchowi]

Well in a way it is kind of simple, and doesn’t require that much explanation. But breaking down what others don’t is great

[@alexhamilton1402]

When he said "Great One Wayne" it was a call to Gretzky's nickname.

[@matteoar]

Hats off for taking the effort to edit that stream to make it available as a video, I was there during the stream and it must have been quite the work.

[@gardenagnostic4138]

Think one of my favorite lines in this battle is "You've been going downhill since pro skater 3" because there was actually a DS game called Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam! Played the hell out of that when I was younger.

[@Jomophobia]

Knox I'm a born and raised Edmontonian and I want you to know that the research you do prior to breaking down an ERB is incredible. The Gretzky trade happened before I was even born and it stings that we lost such a legendary athlete.

[@a.humanbeing8171]

People complained about the sound being too loud, but it was fine. Now the rap is at a whisper and Knox is screaming. Thanks, guys.

[@fernandobanda5734]

Boo-hoo

[@iCyberDev]

Typical Twitter criers lol

[@a.humanbeing8171]

@@fernandobanda5734 well, if your audience can't hear what you're breaking down you're not accomplishing what you are trying to do, but have it your way. It seemed like a great rap battle and I would have loved to have been able to hear it all. Obviously, you're not in agreement. Do you enjoy watching sports where the game is awesome but the television crew shooting it sucks so you miss everything? That would be fun- a game where historical plays are made but your view always just misses it and the sportscasters calling the game can't be heard. You probably wouldn't keep watching, I bet. You truly care a lot about the success of this channel- but I defer to you as you have made such an eloquent case for your point of view.

[@InternetsDadGaming]

@@a.humanbeing8171 I don't understand how you could NOT hear it, I have volume at like 70% and the erb itself is pretty clear. Wouldn't even call it quiet, just a bit softer compared to him.

[@fernandobanda5734]

@@a.humanbeing8171 It was too loud for other people, he complied. That's all there is to it.

[@TheOmegaEffect]

you should watch Jacque Cousteau vs Steve irwin. it's got some really good lines

[@TheGohanSkywalker]

On another note, it has impressive accent work from Peter and Lloyd. As an Aussie, Lloyd in particular almost had me fooled for a while.

[@cristiangiraldo4042]

I didn't expect you to react to two ERB's in a day. Is the best fridaaaayy!

[@ramonrommers5387]

It’s a live from last week

[@popsuls5964]

I didn’t get to see the live, but since he took the time to edit it, I still appreciate it 😀

[@delaveer9547]

Hahaha I love how at 14:33 Knox actually ducks out of the way when Gretzky shoots the puck, then immediately rolls his eyes like "Did you really just do that Knox?". Great reaction bro.

[@td7221]

One think you didn't mention was when Hawk said "Great one Wayne". The Great One is what Gretzky is sometimes called.

[@beastmode1953]

Muhammad Ali vs Michael Jordan is legit. Some good bars in there man.

[@biggestwanderer8827]

Glad to see this content being broken down by you. Here’s my top 5 suggestions 1. Lance Armstrong vs Babe Ruth (Season 2) 2. Marylin Monroe vs Cleopatra (Season 2) 3. Clint Eastwood vs Bruce Lee (Season 2) 4. Steve Jobs vs Bill Gates (Season 2) 5. Rick Grimes vs Walter White (Season 3)

[@Schmidhead516]

Yeah, Babe was Ruthless

[@floyd5688]

How we not gonna say the most brutal lines in ERB history. Clint Eastwood vs Bruce Lee. Cleopatra can 2nd with hers

[@morpa4459]

Gretzky won but Hawks flow was admirable!

[@titouanletourneur99]

The classic 3am Poutine Place that you never find again. You were blessed by the dinner Gods Knox

[@JustinRed624]

It's like a place that you can only enter for a limited time at 3am

[@eonsinfinity534]

The poutine of requirement.

[@annieisjustfine]

​@@eonsinfinity534 You really had to poutine that joke there.

[@andrewkearley6900]

I feel like it was a Smokes poutinerie lol great stuff.

[@noskillcross]

some of yall should watch a movie called "Goon" the movie is about a bouncer from a bar who went to a hockey game and he beat up some player and was put on a hockey team than he gets moved up to a better hockey team and his main job in that team was to protect a good player whos scared to play because he got checked too hard like Knox was talking about at the beginning of the video

[@Twisted.Ginger]

Oldie but goodie!

[@Bobal27]

Oh! I just got an extra layer to the fingerflips bar. Flipping someone off, or, “flipping them the bird.” More birds flying, puns don’t stop. It may also subtly jab that he’s going to flip the Birdman, at least with a name flip, if not physically end over end, maybe for a vertical 900. I may be reading too deep into it, but maybe they intended us to read that deeply.

[@MKDumas1981]

That's deep...like a half-pipe.

[@Bobal27]

@@MKDumas1981 It is, but ERB is capable of that many layers. I caught their “unspoken bar” in Jim Henson vs Stan Lee. When the last participant took his turn, his first four bars rhymed with monopoly. Given who owns ERB at that time, they would be very aware that his name and that word can’t be mentioned in the same sentence together, or he’s gonna have his team of lawyers sue you for everything you have and more. They specifically did not use the word monopoly, as an extra “self-jab.”

[@Jonago.]

Thanks for uploading the cut down version of the livestream!

[@1footwonder86]

Petition for you to react to Bill Nye vs Isaac Newton. One of the best guest appearances they have ever had.

[@WildWombats]

Petition signed.

[@eveljkov]

signed

[@robertdelangel1230]

Signed

[@kap3851]

Signed

[@shruikan1605]

Not having been able to watch this live, just wanted to say that I appreciated you editing the video down to mostly just the reaction/breakdown moments (also eliminating the technical difficulties of course). Glad you enjoyed the battle and love your sign off message

[@LastoftheMofreakins]

Holy shit! Knox... you are fuckin awesome! This is my favorite ERB! Not many people give it the love it deserve. Edit: Obligatory request for Bismarck by Sabaton.

[@thearizonaranger9175]

It be great too see

[@SamuelTheAdept]

Tony’s and Wayne’s flow is nice, and I do like how both are depicted,and fun fact this is the least viewed erb video with 16 million. I also would like to suggest Muhammad Ali vs Micheal Jordon

[@robmccarty755]

Knox, there is another pretty cool deep cut in the world records line. That stat about their world records echoes another famous Wayne Gretzky stat. Wayne and his brother Brent have the NHL records for most combined points scored by a pair of brothers at 2,861. Wayne has 2857. Brent has 4.

[@91GT347]

I couldn’t even imagine The bank acct. comparison. No telling how much he’s made just from Pro Skater and Ride. Not to mention Birdhouse, his WalMart boards, and other merch.

[@SinSiricheDu]

I don't even like sports but even I know who Gretzky is. And I can still love and appreciate this rap battle. Cleopatra vs Monroe! Frank Sinatra vs Freddie Mercury! Epic Lloyds dis raps!

[@Sparkball]

And the guy behind Gretzky is none other than Bruins legend Bobby Orr. He scored the game winning goal in a Stanley Cup Final game against the Blues but he was tripped and he went flying while celebrating the game winning goal

[@JemstoneGames]

I love the way Wayne Gretzky’s last line was about it being over as soon as sport fans even heard the matchup. And yes, I’d have to agree, as somebody who never heard of Wayne Gretzky outside of ERB vs the legend of Tony Hawke. Was over before it began for sure.

[@frost9681]

I do like the word play on "prepare for arrival" after the plane triple, because it's obviously arrival as in plane landing, but also "prepare for a rival" because he's talking about fighting him

[@DerangedVoices]

Thank you so much for the great editing on this one, and for not stopping overly too much for donations on a ERB. Great breakdown as always. Looking forward to the next ERB breakdown.

[@alexjimenez1260]

2 in 1???! Way to make my Friday sweeter 😁😁

[@user-fl4yh1wh5y]

You absolutely MUST see the Vlad the Impaler VS Count Dracula one.

[@garlicyum]

"I'm the one truly getting paid here" Tony Hawk: Cries in $140 million

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Gretzky: Laughs in $375 million.

[@seasickviking]

@@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames Gretzky is at $250 Mil, not $375 Mil.

[@joealine77]

Also when he says "it's Wayne vs Birdman," Michael Keaton played Bruce Wayne and Birdman

[@ja1lbreakr0cks]

29:26 I believe that's a nod to Bobby Orr's goal against the Blues in the Stanley Cup

[@TheOneTrueErica]

Thank you for the amazing, fun stream as always. Rest and be well, Knox. And thank you truly for the encouragement and positivity at the end of your stream.

[@tonyhiggins3527]

Barely missed the livestream for this, glad it's finally up

[@TylerLL2112]

The way I know Wayne won is, I love Tony Hawk, I know nothing of hockey or it’s players but I still feel Gretzky won by a good bit. Despite me having a heavy bias to Tony Hawk.

[@brennanhearn6342]

Poutine is one of the greatest culinary creations ever, right along with loco moco. SUPER surprised that I can get it anywhere here in Austin Texas.

[@DoomMomDot]

29:02 the moment is one of the most famous pictures in hockey. Bobby Orr, who played for the Bruins scored the winning goal as he was being tripped, so the picture captured him in mid-air with his arms above his head.

[@saltysaltmaker3848]

I know this will likely get buried, but if you're taking ERB suggestions then Isaac Newton vs Bill Nye or Santa vs Moses are pretty good ones. I mean, I could be saying this because of who they've got in them, but it's still totally worth it.

[@Mike_TNVol4Life]

I've been sleeping on this one! My boy Zack always kills it! Let's Goo!!!

[@davidfrance2915]

KZbin don't even know how lucky they are. This was gonna be a live stream exclusive. Way to bring the live energy to the people Knox!

[@iCyberDev]

I'm glad he's still sharing them. I don't have the time to watch his live streams and sometimes don't even get the notification. But i support his channel especially Fridays are my fav days bcos if erb drops

[@davidfrance2915]

@@iCyberDev The only reason this was going to be a live stream exclusive is because there were some technical difficulties. He did a great job editing this video to make it smooth and seamless.

[@powerhouse6165]

Not your typical type of music, but there's a band called Starset that has such amazing metaphors in their music. Telepathic, my demons, manifest, it has begun, or unbecoming are great starting points.

[@edgarlarios4718]

Oh man is it Christmas today? Two ERB uploaded back to back? 🎅

[@DisKorruptd]

No Knox, He was talking about the literal mitts worn by Hockey players

[@wex5955]

This is the only ERB where I noticed a, possible, disconnect between the subtitles and the spoken. "I taught kids around the world that there's nothing they can't do" is what Hawk says (or at least so it sounds to me), while the subtitles instead say "I taught kids around the world that there's nothing you can't do".

[@eonsinfinity534]

"Banked in bucks" is the subtitles, but "faked in bucks" is what he says.

[@AdrianDanielGuard]

There are more throughout the other episodes

[@xblisitjosh6736]

Don't forget to thank the real G.O.A.T Knox's wife 🙏 holding it down for all of us.

[@misssnow1131]

For the Bruins player, the most iconic hockey photo is of Bobby Orr who after scoring a goal he jumped and was photographed being parallel to the ice.

[@ahriman935]

"Jumped" is a bit of a stretch. He was actually tripped by an angry defender, but he he was too happy to care and turned it into this sort of jumping celebration, which turned out iconic.

[@misssnow1131]

@@ahriman935 True it's been awhile since I've read the story

[@caramelthunder7356]

you are by far the most knowledgeable person when it comes to the background of the lines, love it

[@Twisted.Ginger]

Poor Knox...such a good fella, being sick and still trying to make our day! Thanks buddy

[@leostark7943]

The bruin was Bobby Orr and he scored a goal flying through the air so the image is iconic

[@thegrayshaws]

Awesome! I missed it live and have been looking for it all week! :)

[@kaegenmorua5383]

You’re the best break down channel

[@Zane_Shoe]

The fact that no one has told this man about Steve Irwin vs. Jacques Cousteau hurts I’d say it’s the best most underrated of all ERB

[@Clasteau]

There used to be a Street Fighter pen and paper tabletop RPG. I have all the books and ran the games for my friends and my mom, it was pretty fun. I kept binders full of other stables of fighters and rankings and stuff.

[@walterlangendorf8517]

Thanks so much for reacting to this one. It's my favorite ERB.

[@nicholasperry2302]

I would love to see celebrities reacting to their ERB'S lol like would they be offended or would they find it funny

[@NaztyNydz]

Amazing live there Knox! Appreciate the effort... Take care, man!

[@JourneywiththeJoyners]

Gretzky pulled this one out for me!!!!!!!!! “And I have set 183 of them!!!!!”

[@TheCorgiChannel]

Bruh. Just came across your channel. Thank you for the ERB reactions. Far superior to anyone else.

[@danid1214]

For pure savageness I say Cleopatra v Marilyn Monroe, also Babe Ruth v Lance Armstrong.

[@AmbiDai]

got 2 ERB's breakdown in a friday, man i'm zoned out.

[@MKDumas1981]

"Pop Shove-it to the Mullet" could also be a response to the "slapshot to the deck" line from Zach Gretzky.

[@42Mrgreenman]

A possible deep cut triple I haven't noticed anyone mention is that the "Thrash this asswipe, hit ya like a hash pipe." line could be also be referencing the song by Weezer that was part of many-a skater's playlist, and both Tony and Weezer are from Cali...also, part of the chorus of the song "You got your problems, I got my eye swipe." "Eye swipe" is often misheard as "Asswipe"

[@JourneywiththeJoyners]

Dropping double ERB today!!!!! Next up Jim Henson vs Stan Lee!!!!! Got to Knox !!!!

[@shaneyaley565]

Ken Masters will always be my favorite Street Fighter character because he is simple, yet flashy at the same time and to top it all of his personality and backstory is so cool!

[@treesapp5449]

That last line is very accurate, the first time I heard this song existed, I said, well another one sided battle on the way. I was pleasantly surprised by Tony's bars though.

[@Dan_Geer_]

Thanks for uploading this after all.

[@luckydiamond77]

I like you re uploading the VOD for erb's bc I don't always have time to watch the streams but I love the breakdowns

[@lowtiersupport5530]

"So many world records between us" making you think he's talking about how many he has, but he's talking about the gap.

[@MrGamesaregreat]

Despite it's popularity this is one of my favourite ERB's

[@922optimum]

This stream was insane

[@carloscantu154]

Lmaooo fr I was laughing so much

[@supernerdgavin]

This man knows so much about all types of topics, it sometimes feels like it’s to infinite degree,, oh, I get it.

[@CyborgCharlotte]

Correct me if I’m wrong but there might be an extra layer to the Pro Skater 3 line. I think the next game to come out after that was Tony Hawk Downhill Jam, so Gretzky may have made a subtle reference to that game

[@patyfire2024]

You're spoiling us today, Knox! 2 for 1 ERB Friday, let's go!! 💯🔥

[@clintbeastwood5116]

In all seriousness, I would love to see you react to the Nerdcore scene. Rustage is the GOAT.

[@kevensutton]

Agreed. That man drops bars like a broken weight training set.

[@JohnJP1016]

Also- putting puck in net vs. Hawk banking. Banking and shorting goals are actually part of their sports (I believe)

[@jayarentz8716]

I remember when knox said if he did one he'd like to do an author. Id absolutely love it if erb done Jules Verne Vs H.G Wells. The 2 fathers of sci fi

[@ErikErosa]

Come on man, you made me go back on my words, I said I would give your next live reaction video a pass, but with the editing you (or your crew, not sure who does it), this was just as good as your regular reactions to ERB. Kudos! It’s amazing that you get to do this for those who want to see you live and not alienate your youtube fans. Cheers!

[@bobbywoemack3334]

21:18 flipping the BIRD. Finger flip being a skate board trick. Flipping off. Most venomous triple entry in the whole battle and it's always overlooked.

[@MicSebastian]

Hi Knox, huge fan! Your videos have made me pay more attention to rap lyrics. Your Eminem vs Ja Rule video made me think that Gretzky’s “Damn Tony” line is a 50 Cent “Wanksta” reference. I was so happy when I caught that and it’s thanks to you! :)

[@camillaGorilla]

Next time you go live i will not miss it i swear 👌🏼💯 Greetings from Norway, the country who doesn’t give a f…. 🙈👌🏼 Love ur channel man

[@idgaf23547]

You missed the bar about hitting the buzzer because it's time to change lines. A line in NHL is essentially half of a team's players that sit on the side until the buzzer is called to switch, since only 5 are allowed on the ice at once. So changing lines is actually the other players switching out on the ice when the buzzer goes off.

[@gamesgamesgames4378]

I love that someone shouted out daddyphatsnaps

[@michaelbrian6564]

I liked this video a lot. I'm a die hard hockey fan, but you're absolutely right. Tony Hawk was a pioneer for skateboarding. And, that guy has every hockey player's respect. It sucks that they put these two legends against each other. Lol. I love your message about family and loyalty. Take care as well. We all can use help once in a while. New fan, here. -M

[@skodca7025]

Love your reactions

[@travisarnold7381]

Idk if anyone else put it here, but that line where he says, " which goon is gonna take this battle for you" is a reference to the hockey movies GOON with the guy from American pie just don't remember his name, in which its just a movie to where a guy fights on a team but can't actually play due to mental things, and he is a goon, which references to the fact, Gretzky apparently to most players in the NHL, refused to fight I believe almost 30 to 40 people in which someone always had to battle for him

[@michaelbrian6564]

The Bruins guy is Bobby Orr. It's an iconic image in hockey. He's one of the greats who scored flying through the air because he was tripped in an attempt to take a shot.

[@Kevin-cu2fy]

You are partially right on the Gretzky rule before it was in effect when the opposing team is on the power play, (i.e. 5 on 4) and they score the person that was in the penalty box stayed in the box for the entire duration of their penalty. This made it so the team on the power play could score multiple goals before the player was let out of the box. Now if the team on the power play scores the player in the box is let out of the box and the team goes back to full strength. The reason the rule was made is because Gretzky's Oilers would score 2 to 4 times on almost every power play.

[@sethisawsom]

Yo, David Box from the shout out. You from Alaska?

[@OhNoTheFace]

I love the ellipsis think, it's so fun. And the Street Fight T Hawk thing haha

[@seabeechief9783]

loved going down to watch the REDWINGS

[@JJDeAth96]

The place you're describing sounds like Smokes Poutinerie. Either that or a mom and pop shop that does the same thing. They offer a whole bunch of crazy poutine options