Two of the legends from Hip-Hop’s Golden Era went head-to-head tonight in an epic “Verzuz” battle that was one for the history books. Rap icons KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane came to show the younger generation how to put on a show…and they did not disappoint!  

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KRS was ready! Speaking before the event, he declared: “It’s gon’ be see-sick we gon’ rock this place! And not sea-sick like the water, you gon’ see the sickness!”  

VERZUZ
@verzuzonline
Y'all think @IAmKRSOne is ready for Sunday's #VERZUZ with @BigDaddyKane!?

(🎥 @ramarkong on IG) https://t.co/2Cbc3p6iu2

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The long-time friends and Rap rivals came together in a celebration and brought out some very special guests including Roxanne Shanté, Eric B, Mad Lion, Das EFX, and more. 

HipHopDX
@HipHopDX
KRS-One #VERZUZ Big Daddy Kane guest appearances:

🚨 Roxanne Shante
🚨 Masta Ace
🚨 Eric B
🚨 Das EFX
🚨 Craig G
🚨 Crazy Legs
🚨 Smooth B
🚨 Greg Nice
🚨 Mad Lion
🚨 Kool DJ Red Alert
🚨 Buckshot
🚨 Nice & Smooth

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The night’s entertainment was kick-started by Bronx Legend and host, Fat Joe who told Brooklyn’s Barclay Center. “I guarantee you this is gon’ be the greatest ‘Verzuz’ yet! This is the Golden Era!” With a nod to KRS-One, he told the assembled crowd: “No biterz allowed!” 

HipHopDX
@HipHopDX
Fat Joe hosts KRS-One #VERZUZ Big Daddy Kane https://t.co/SZse8DW2rF

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As for who won? “Hip-Hop wins tonight,” said “Triller.” 

TRILLER
@triller
Hip-Hop wins tonight 🔥#Verzuz 📸 @ak_westcott https://t.co/T8w89JRDoe

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KRS-One mid-flow Photo credit: Nicole Duncan Smith

Watch some of the highlights below! 

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Big Daddy Kane showing that he never lost it and would keep up with any of today’s finest spitters on a track!  

Aria
@aria_is_chicc
If you are a rapper you better get Big Daddy Kane on the phone for a collab #VERZUZ https://t.co/1a3L2VSMmu

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“And the guests keep coming! #DasEfx just shut the stage down #VERZUZ” 

HOT 97
@HOT97
And the guests keep coming! #DasEfx just shut the stage down #VERZUZ https://t.co/tcwEKtNHYx

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Aria
@aria_is_chicc
KRS-ONE brought some real OG break dancers with keys. I don’t count young blood from Big Daddy Kane 😂 #VERZUZ https://t.co/AOg8k2SZuS

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Just in case you forgot…Kid Capri does this! 

NoYouCantTouchMyBeard
@jaypresident
Kid Capri is a cyborg and I mean that as a compliment 👏🏽 #VERZUZ https://t.co/VYo2TC38pk

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Big Daddy Kane’s touching tribute to Roxanne Shanté.

Ivie Ani
@ivieani
Big Daddy Kane giving Roxanne Shanté her flowers

#VERZUZ https://t.co/1kEfdSsmEI

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Big Daddy Kane hyping up the crowd! Photo credit: Nicole Duncan Smith

Mad Lion made an appearance on stage!  

VERZUZ
@verzuzonline
When Mad Lion popped out 🔥🔥 #VERZUZ https://t.co/1gVHtcHPla

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And finally… 

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CROOK
@CrookedIntriago
I just witnessed the essence #verzuz

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