Recap: This was one of the better PG battles that didn’t get enough acclaim, much less made it hard to pick a loser, as both Bonus and Mo Mula brought their A-games to what was a highly competitive and contentious battle throughout. Still, for all of Bonus’ palette of sterling (“I’ll use the pistol to come and get you, shit I’m dope with mine, you’ll get crossed out with that cig inside your circle, that’s a No-Smoking sign!”) gun play, fierce (“You named yourself Mula, which is another word for money, but in this case it ain’t a paying cost, but it’s still a win-win for me, ‘cuz I get to fuck Money up and not take a loss!”) wordplay/braggadocio lines and pointed personals, a few dry spots here and there along with a lack of versatility with the bars as compared to his opponent didn’t help his overall chance at winning. Then too, for Mula to get this one, his bar steed and his performance (“I’m a keep it a buck [swishes down Bonus’ face like a blade] to show you that the truth hurts!”) game had to be superb…and for the most part it was, with the Steams (“….No! The Cake distracts you from the bald head like Amber Rose!”) cameo, in particular, making for a haymaker, while his noted dance moves came off as not only authentic, but useful in a self-deprecating way, esp. when you know your opponent is going to speak to it. That said, the only clear round was the 3rd, thanks to a stellar turn from a resilient (“The .9 with me and I swing the hammer like John Henry!”) Bonus. But that was only after Mula’s more multifaceted 1st and 2nd, which included potent (“Mama said you got nuthin’ nice to say then leave it unspoken…but you get out the ring and then talk about nigger’s, like Hulk Hogan!”) set-ups, singing, dope name flips and fierce shiners at Bonus’ crew throughout, was enough to get a well-earned win.
Verdict: Mo Mula (W) 2-1
Favorite line: Mo Mula – “Where you from, step-pop’s rape daughters and mother’s blame the child…where I’m from, we use sweepers to bang top’s when my neighbor’s Loud!”
