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!”
Y'all think @IAmKRSOne is ready for Sunday's #VERZUZ with @BigDaddyKane!?
— VERZUZ TV (@verzuzonline) October 17, 2021
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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.
KRS-One #VERZUZ Big Daddy Kane guest appearances:
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) October 18, 2021Roxanne Shante
Masta Ace
Eric B
Das EFX
Craig G
Crazy Legs
Smooth B
Greg Nice
Mad Lion
Kool DJ Red Alert
Buckshot
Nice & Smooth
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!”
As for who won? “Hip-Hop wins tonight,” said “Triller.”
Hip-Hop wins tonight
— TRILLER (@triller) October 18, 2021#Verzuz
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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!
“And the guests keep coming! #DasEfx just shut the stage down #VERZUZ”
And the guests keep coming! #DasEfx just shut the stage down #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/tcwEKtNHYx
— HOT 97 (@HOT97) October 18, 2021
Just in case you forgot…Kid Capri does this!
Kid Capri is a cyborg and I mean that as a compliment
— NoYouCantTouchMyBeard (@jaypresident) October 17, 2021#VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/VYo2TC38pk
Big Daddy Kane’s touching tribute to Roxanne Shanté.
Big Daddy Kane giving Roxanne Shanté her flowers #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/1kEfdSsmEI
— Ivie Ani (@ivieani) October 18, 2021

Mad Lion made an appearance on stage!
When Mad Lion popped out
— VERZUZ TV (@verzuzonline) October 18, 2021#VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/1gVHtcHPla
And finally…
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I just witnessed the essence #verzuz
— Crook(@CrookedIntriago) October 18, 2021