Recap: Coming off a strong Proving Grounds performance against Jerry West, Bangz takes on DNA on the KOTD stage and unfortunately takes a step back battle-wise, literally getting schooled in wordplay, freestyles and most of all showmanship. Not that Bangz didn’t show up, as his requisite unorthodox style and delivery at times (“And you done walked into the lion’s den, I’ll fire, then put knives in him faggot, that is not a chink in your armor… you just have the chest of a chinaman!”) glistened. But in front of a crowd that often had a hard time catching up to his unique presentation, the newcomer let the hecklers get to him and thus, wasn’t able to perform at his best. And as veterans are apt to do, DNA with a solid flow, dope (“You wanted the old DNA, [well] I’m a different version, he died as soon as I shoulder straps, Mr. Perfect!”; “Since you ain’t want to put Respek on my name, it’s about time you see the God! [Charlamagne tha God]”) punchlines/jokes and crazy versatility with the bars throughout all 3 rounds, more than took advantage of his opponent’s subpar showing to score an easy 3-0.
Verdict: DNA (W) 3-0
Favorite line: DNA – “You’ll hear two bangs after Bangz soon as the Tek pop, they don’t know if the shooter was Don DeMarco or Craig’s pops!”
