Recap: If you’re going to do a battle outside, you probably shouldn’t do it less than a block away from an elevated train station. But this frequently interrupted 1-rounder from The Battle Academy was still a goodie as Jersey rapper Steel, despite a slow start and a near choke at the end, was able to drop a barrage of gritty punchlines, braggadocious darts and piercing personals to make it close. However, with an oft-righteous talking Bill Collector spouting a better and well-connected flow along with some hard-hitting personals/storytelling, freestyles and punchlines, you can chalk up another win for Double-Bar Bill.
Verdict: Bill Collector (W) 1-0
Favorite line: Bill Collector – “The street’s been missing you, but bro that street shit isn’t you, the most gangsta shit you ever did was stand up for some shit you didn’t do!”
