Synopsis: Sorry, but this battle doesn’t get near enough credit for being pretty damn good. Yet that’s clearly due to all the Mook haters out there who refuse to give Mook props even when he brings his a-game. In addition ($30k combined non-withstanding), there’s plenty of plotlines and subliminals at play here to keep you entertained throughout. Like why it made much more sense for Mook to battle Math (or even Cassidy) here. Or Mook’s ingenious schemes. Or the 5 rounds being “too much” for a “legend” who hadn’t appeared on a battle stage in years and clearly had a lot of shit to get off his chest? Or how during the battle Cassidy crosses over from Solomon’s side to Mook’s. Or how disappointing Iron’s performance was here (tho he did have his moments). Or how Mook came at Smack in round 1. Or how Mook seemed to really be mad how Iron treated E. Ness in their battle not too long back. Or Mook adequately addressing all the haters and fellow battle rappers in round 4. Or all the borderline racist punchlines throughout. Or the biased crowd. Or the skittles. Or Diddy throwing in the towel after round 3. Or how Mook broke down Iron’s whole overrated career…which ended up getting him the W here, the personals were just too much.
Verdict: Murda Mook (W) 5-0
Best line: No so much a line, but Mook bringing this epic fail up during the battle was a lesson on how important it is to do your research on an opponent.
Instant classic: Mook telling the whole world that Solomon has one testicle.
