Snoop Remembers His First Battle

You don’t become a Hip Hop legend by #winning at everything: Let the wisdom and insight wash over you as you hear Snoop Dogg On the First Rap Battle He Lost and Battle Culture Evolution in this clip. “Pressure makes diamonds” for sure, picture the big homie “Uncle Snoop”—standing alone embarrassed like hell in front of his high school (daaaamn!).

If you didn’t already know the battle world is getting another investment from the big dogs in mainstream. “Take Flight On Sight” was announced earlier this month and BattleRap.com caught an exclusive interview with Snoop Dogg On the First Rap Battle He Lost and Battle Culture Evolution which is definitely a must-see.

Remembering it like it was yesterday and wisely recalling his mistakes, Snoop Dogg On the First Rap Battle He Lost and Battle Culture Evolution praises preparation.—Including the point that “being prepared sometimes means being able to live in the moment…” He admitted the sting of the loss pushed him to not only start writing and paying attention to the techniques of his favorite MCs, but to sharpen his pen skills and stay on his toes. The BUSH album star says he “lost his clout” on that epic day, but not how you might think. Snoop says the difference between now and then is not only the meaning of battles and how he moved on, but the lack of materialism in the culture.

“There was no money, it was about pride. You built your pride and you built your base up as far as knowing that you could really do it as an emcee, that was my thing whenever I wanted to battle. It was never about money, it was about building my pride and building up my self-esteem to where the next time I battled another n*gga, I was stronger and I was better.”

…mmm, #realtalk. Has it been Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems or as evidenced by the birth of SMACK/URL and other leagues, stables of high caliber emcees around the world and the opportunities afforded by money and fame has it all been a good thing? If battle culture reflects Hip Hop’s growth and* struggles with integrity of the craft, what does the future look like?

If Snoop’s moves are an indication then as long power’s in the culture’s hands we’ll keep getting great things. Waxing poetic on how things lead to mimicking the style of Slick Rick and the growth of his own style, Snoop Dogg On the First Rap Battle He Lost and Battle Culture Evolution is like a great campfire tale for any Hip Hop head, competitor, or battle culture enthusiast. Salute!

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