Long considered one of the hottest possible matchups in battle rap, leagues had been trying to book the bout since 2015, to no avail. Hitman Holla is a matchup that would’ve been unfathomable just a few years ago, but what with Suge’s steady ascent and the growing rivalry between the two, it became the hottest ticket in town. Suge has been steadily climbing toward the top tier in recent years, taking on names like Charlie Clips, Tsu Surf and Big T, and regularly calling out Hitman along the way. Newark, New Jersey battler Shotgun Suge, on the other hand, has been around about as long as Hitman, but has hit his stride more recently. He’s also had some lower-profile battles against mostly unknown opponents recently, but those are typically seen as non-canonical to his legacy. Louisan Aye Verb for a 2-on-2 for Don’t Flop in June 2015. top tier Shotty Horroh on King Of The Dot in February 2015, and joining fellow St. He hasn’t battled on URL since his clash with Tsu Surf in September 2014, but he’s occasionally popped up on other leagues, taking on U.K. That popularity launched him onto MTV2’s Wild ‘n Out, where he’s steadily increased his fanbase.
Hitman has become one of the most popular battle MCs over the course of his career, appearing in four of the five most-viewed battles on URL’s YouTube channel (with the #1 spot still being held by the legendary matchup between Calicoe and Loaded Lux). Both are known for their intensity: Suge for his aggression and gritty street lyrics and Hitman for his dynamic performances and crowd control. The matchup pits two guys who’ve been going back and forth so long that there’s no way they’re bringing anything but their best. That’s not the case for the headline battle between Shotgun Suge and Hitman Holla at U Dubb’s appropriately titled “High Stakes 2” event going down in Elizabeth, New Jersey today (January 22). With events happening almost every week across dozens of leagues, and multiple battles dropping every day, a matchup that means something and that has lasting consequences has become a rarity. There was a time in battle rap when every match felt like a grudge match.ĭuring the scene’s formative years, MCs were carving out their spots in the pecking order and the hunger for a clear win was palpable. Then as the scene exploded in popularity, many top tiers became complacent, over-saturating themselves with watered-down performances, or resting on their laurels and relying on their devoted fanbases to support them regardless of the quality of their output.
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