Which song aged better 2nd round knockout or the ripper strikes back

[XIo_Knight]

Released: April 28, 1998
VS



Released: March 24, 1998
Which one had better flow, better replay value, more influential in diss song, more personal, hit harder. I don’t know these two are neck and neck. Of course 2nd round knockout is seen as one of the greatest diss tracks in history however this one is not mentioned among them yet LL won.

 

[4 Dimensional]

Been in since ‘98, huh?

 

[playahaitian]

Been in since ‘98, huh?

 

[playahaitian]

In all seriousness

Second Round KO had has more staying power.

The song and video were better.

Bis... at that moment even after the ll reply

If he had been able to deliver a solid album?

Would have survived the whole thing.

The fact the album flopped and that classic line

99% of your fans don't exist



But 2nd KO overall concept video punchlines and beat and Mike Tyson was perfect.

And this ONE LINE is what made that record forever iconic and will never be forgotten or downgraded

The greatest rapper of all time died on March 9th

That line?

Immortalized Biggie in such a special way.

That ONE LINE

Gave hip hop fans a permanent reminder

Every one remembers that day and says that line every year and will forever on the strength of BIG.

 

[Darrkman]

Been in since ‘98, huh?

 

[34real]

2nd KO cause Can-I-Bus really was going for his head and he did.....most remember 2nd round more than they do LL's.

If all young artist tried to battle older rappers,it might of helped some of em careers and maybe it wouldn't have but atleast their names would of been in a conversation.Now they have rap battles,that lead to fights in streets and the most disrespectful shit ever.