Recap: A lot of loud chatter in the room for this intense battle between Cali Smoov and Young B (RIP). However, even with all the interruptions and side talk, a good battle was produced nonetheless with the braggadocios, name-flip savvy and oft-gritty punches/wordplay of Smoov spazzing enough to easily beat back an inconsistent turn by Young B, before a debatable 2nd that saw a less potent Smoov hit hard with a flexing (“It’s true, my wardrobe do show a nigger rose to the occasion!”) rebuttal that was arguably his best line on the night, altogether enough to match the aggressive and heated (“Get drugged and put that red dot on his head, that’s what the Hen do [Hindu]!”) punchlines of Young B. 3rd round featured another solid turn by Cali, who also showed off his versatile side with some nice freestyles, hitting personals and fire set-ups. However, Young B, hellbent on dishing personals throughout his turn, while witty at times, overall just couldn’t match his opponent’s lyrical potency or versatility.
Verdict: Cali Smoov (W) 2-1
Favorite line: Cali Smoov – “That glock with me, trust, if we beef in my hood, you’ll get a one-on-one with Blood like that scene in The Wood!”
