Recap: Dope, competitive KOTD battle between Bigg K and Pat Stay ironically comes down to K, a battler rarely known for rapping longer than his opponent, getting edged in the 3rd round for doing just that. Indeed, while K’s punchline/wordplay game was rousing at times and his personals often hit with amusing narratives, rapping almost twice as longer as Pat in the 1st round with lesser overall bar efficiency would hurt him there and one too many redundant heaters and as well as some surprising shots at KOTD (tho they were mean) would cost him in the deciding 3rd. For the performance-heavy Pat Stay, who for the most part impressed throughout the battle with stinging breakdowns of Bigg K’s style of rap, a couple of spicy rebuttals (as well as a spitfire, mid-round rebut in the 1st), witty anecdotes/punches and a host of boastful barbs, an ability to dish 3 condensed turn against an opponent who’s long noted for doing the same, would end up in his favor.
Verdict: Pat Stay (W) 2-1
Favorite line: Pat Stay – “[Bigg K kicks imaginary garbage after a line from Pat] You okay there, bro?, what are you, a fucking angry baseball coach?, well, I got that Slugger for next time you interrupt me, and I’ll let that Louie see K if this ginger thinks he’s funny!”
