Shawn Setaro: This was the best of the bunch. DMX vs. Snoop Dogg 'Verzuz' Battle: Who Won? Imagine how many rap lines Snoop has spit in his life. DMX vs. Snoop Dogg 'Verzuz' Battle: Who Won? X isn’t just a legend off of veteran status, guys. Jessica McKinney: Snoop Dogg got the win this time. It’s here to stay. Eric Skelton: DMX’s comeback. As Snoop stumbled with poor song selection, X countered with classics like “Money, Cash, Hoes,” “What They Really Want,” and “X Gon' Give It To Ya,” winning several rounds in a row. Round 9: Snoop Dogg's "Gz and Hustlas" vs. DMX's "Who We Be" A The Great Depression standout cut. Snoop pulled out another haymaker with “Dre Day” from the classic album, The Chronic. 1 trending topic with 29 other trends growing from that evening. Snoop Dogg feat. Lucas Wisenthal: X performing “Who We Be.” Also X announcing he had to “drain the lizard.”. (What’s My Name? | Billboard News Shawn Setaro: The biggest surprise was when DMX revealed that something Snoop said offhandedly to X at a casual meeting was the inspiration for “Get At Me Dog.” X said that, to his knowledge, Snoop was the only other person in the world who knew that prior to last night. Boi-1da vs Hit-Boy. Snoop Dogg “Gin and Juice” and DMX “Get at Me Dog”. His catalog has the range, and it says more about Snoop that he handily won than it does the Dark Man. Frazier Tharpe: This is less so a personal revelation for me and more something I hope the masses take away from last night: DMX is a legend. After Snoop opened with a huge lead, it looked like X was in over his head, but he turned things around in the middle rounds. Both artists called attention to themselves in a way that rap fans would never forget. Eric Skelton: At the end of the battle, Snoop Dogg said, “This is what Verzuz was always supposed to be,” and he was right. We’ve seen that in previous battles (Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott), but having both artists in the same room together heightened the moment. By Ryan Parker. When the Verzuz matchup between Snoop Dogg and DMX was first announced, we knew we were in for something special. Adding to the moment, after X played “Slippin,” he encouraged the younger generation of rappers to “write that pain.” It was a subtle, yet powerful moment. And the freestyle session at the end—chef's kiss. Snoop Dogg and DMX served as the headlining artists for the VERZUZ battle that took place on July 22. An odd choice by Snoop considering his extensive catalog. But X's energy and song selection kept it fairly competitive, and we should never underestimate the chokehold he had on the rap game in the late ’90s. It ain’t about you being ashamed of anything. Still buzzing from the success of the event, members of the Complex staff came together to share our favorite moments, name who we thought won the battle, and answer the question: Was this the best Verzuz battle yet? This turned out to be a lot closer than most of us thought. It’s IG jokes and memes now, but never forget how he came into the game and crushed the buildings. “Slippin’” is so gripping that it can move everyone from a teenager to a district court judge; and Snoop’s songs have such staying power that we still know every word of “Fuck Wit Dre Day” decades later, well after both targets of that diss track have moved on—Rest in Power to Eazy-E and Tim Dog. And I’m ready for a new DMX album. When the opponents are locked in, but still showing mutual respect, is when the battles are at their best; maybe it’s because we’re all collectively rooting for DMX’s health or because Snoop is one of the most charming entertainers of a generation, but regardless, Battle of the Dogs jumps into the top three. There are legitimate iconic songs he didn’t even have to pull out, to say nothing of lesser knowns that could’ve handily won rounds, like “Vato,” “Loosen Control” or “I Wanna Rock.” And that’s not even talking features, which can go as recently as his stellar “OG Bobby Johnson” remix verse. This is peak adult contemporary rap. The order of the songs was pre-selected, so this battle lost some of the spontaneity of past matchups, but it will still go down as the best Verzuz yet. The rapper, who just threw down with DMX in an an epic "Verzuz" Battle, also recently launched his own line of low-dough wines, the $12 Snoop Cali Red. Write that pain.” Wise words from a legend. Lucas Wisenthal: Snoop will never sound old. The highly anticipated battle between DMX and Snoop Dogg went down and they definitely went hard for the culture. How I had the 21 Joints scored. So, without question, Snoop. | Billboard News. And I’m ready for a new DMX album. “Down 4 My N—-s” wins in another close battle. Snoop Dogg “Who Am I? YoungBoy NBA’s $540K Bond Could Set Him Free. Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg and DMX finally went against each other on the Verzuz Battle through Apple Music. Throw in DMX, an absolute legend in his own right, and you have a truly historic moment. But while X was surprisingly on-point, Snoop’s classics are on another level, and Dre’s production has aged better than Swizz’s. C-Murder & Magic “Down 4 My N—-s” and Jay-Z feat. During Verzuz, Snoop took it all the way back to “Deep Cover,” and X—other than an amusing evening-ending excerpt from a late-’80s freestyle—stayed largely in his late-’90s/early-aughts bag. Beyond the catchy Battle of the Dogs title, the battle presented an opportunity for two living legends from opposite coasts to get together, swap stories, and play hit after hit after hit. Donnie Kwak: Snoop is as good at rapping as anyone is good at anything. Lucas Wisenthal: My wife’s from Westchester, so New York law dictates I say DMX. Donnie Kwak: We knew going in that Snoop would be the clear winner. He was born to do this. DMX maintained the high energy with “Some X S—,” but his reach was not long enough to compete in this round. Snoop’s “Aint No Fun” is a West Coast classic that features the late, great Nate Dogg. When you combine that with the fact that he won most of the early rounds by front-loading his set with Doggystyle-era material, the S-N-double O-P definitely came out on top. Rapper Snoop Dogg (Photo credit: Bang Media). Jessica McKinney: “Slippin” vs. “Murder was the Case.” I knew they had it in their arsenals, but for some reason, I didn’t expect them to play it during the battle. Kurupt, Nate Dogg & Warren G “Aint No Fun” and Aaliyah feat. We’ve had some contentious face-offs in the spring but this whole operation is really about uplifting the culture’s legends and taking in the breadth of their accomplishments and skill. Bobby Hundreds and ThankYouX on the Future of Cryptomedia, Daniel Kaluuya on Chadwick Boseman Story, His Unimpressed Mom & Judas & the Black Messiah | 360 With Speedy Morman, Jake Paul Rips Floyd Mayweather for Taking Shots at Him, Best Hip-Hop Producer Alive: Hit-Boy on Working with Nas, Big Sean, & Benny | 360 With Speedy Morman. Not only did they take fans down memory lane, but Snoop and DMX also showed each other major love and bonded over the craft of their songs throughout the years. Wednesday night’s battle was viewed by over two million people on Instagram, plus countless more on Apple Music. Snoop Dogg opened the battle with his introduction to rap, “Deep Cover.” DMX responded with the intro track from It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot. 1. Follow. Snoop Dogg and DMX will face-off on Verzuz’s “Battle of the Dogs” next Wednesday, July 22. Hip-hop heavyweights Snoop Dogg and DMX are going to head-t0-head tonight (July 22) for the next Verzuz battle. Frazier Tharpe: Uncle Snoop was zooted, having fun, and happy to see his mans being healthy and celebrated. DMX vs Snoop Dogg: While going through their greatest hits, including “Deep Cover,” “Where My Dogs At,” “Gin and Juice,” “Who Am I,” and many, many more, the rappers kept the positive vibes and compliments flowing as they went toe to toe in Snoop’s studio, often back each other up on various tracks. Round 10: Snoop Dogg's "Tha Shiznit" vs. DMX's "Get It On the Floor" "He probably has a bike outside," Snoop jokes when admiring X's all-black attire and diamond chain. Browse more videos. Seriously. The legend died at 50 years old on Friday after being taken to the hospital as a … Watching “about three Kims!” tweets proliferate the timeline was beautiful. And, like all great rap concerts, it ended with freestyling and breakbeats. The camaraderie, and the fact that it was essentially a two-hour concert made it unique. On Wednesday (Jul 22), the battle … Shawn Setaro: Snoop is, after all these years, an absolute world-class live performer. Frazier Tharpe: “Party Up” ringing off. Flawless delivery, cadence, breath control—and he sounds as good now as he did in ’93. DMX’s “What’s My Name” is raucous while Snoop’s “Who Am I?” is a laid-back, West Coast tune influenced by George Clinton. Watch the Full Verzuz battle of Snoop Dogg and DMX. He was rapping at a consistently high level throughout, often without recorded vocals backing him up (something DMX, for all his energy, never tried during the evening). He also reminded us just how diverse and long his catalog goes, playing everything from funk to gangsta records to top radio hits. When X finished an emotional rendition of his 1998 classic, Snoop dapped him up and said what we were all thinking at home: “I’ve got chills, like I walked in a freezer. The game simply just won't be the same without him. Somehow, he’s also managed to become even more likeable with age, which can’t be said about some of his peers. DMX takes this round easily. Jessica McKinney: The new set-up took some getting used to. Welcome To The Gangster Party . Frazier Tharpe: Everyone ignoring the one verse rule and letting X ride out on the iconic second verse of “What These Bitches Want.” You weren’t shit back in grade school if you didn’t have X’s list of ladies memorized. Not a surprise, maybe, but a reminder. Snoop Dogg “Gz and Hustlas” and DMX “Who We Be”, Snoop’s “Gz and Hustlas” was another hit from his classic Doggystyle album. DMX’s “Stop Being Greedy” is a unique concept where the Yonkers, New York, rapper has a conversation with himself through lyrics. Give him his flowers now. This felt more like a family cookout than a face-off. Just seeing Snoop and X respond as fans to each others’ music was priceless. Streaming in high definition on Apple Music, Swizz and Timbaland also pulled off a better user experience than they have in the past. Donnie Kwak: It’s neck and neck with Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu as the top Verzuz overall, and it edges out DJ Premier vs. RZA as the best hip-hop one. Beatz went to his Twitter and Instagram pages with some since-deleted posts. He has 3 No. However, it’s hard to beat Snoop and 2Pac. Ultimately, though, it was Tunnel Bangers vs. Donnie Kwak: X held his own admirably, and has a singular energy that made him a worthy opponent. Copied to clipboard ... DMX vs. Snoop Dogg 'Verzuz' Battle: Who Won? Billboard. With the logistics out of the way, we got to see two OGs appreciating and celebrating their legacy in rap. DMX “Money, Cash, H–s”. The two emcees represented an era in hip-hop that was fueled by hardcore lyrics and street anthems. The comments section on the Instagram Live feed was also in shock. Everyone who tuned in was treated to two hours of decades-spanning hits (plus a few freestyles) from two icons. © Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lucas Wisenthal: Honestly, X. 1 pop songs and 11 Top 10 hits; DMX has zero of either. 11/29/2020. “Gin and Juice” was indeed the bigger record. Eric Skelton: Snoop Dogg won this, as expected. DMX and Snoop Dogg, representing the East and West Coast respectively, held it down for over five-hundred-thousand live viewers. Snoop Dogg “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” and DMX “Stop Being Greedy”. Collectively, the culture won tonight, so check out a few reactions, along with the full Verzuz , … Dr. Dre feat. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Boxed — But Snoop Dogg's Commentary Won the Fight. Snoop Dogg's "Dre Day" vs. Ruff Ryders feat. 15 Too hard for me to pick. DMX is a hip-hop legend. DMX “Come Back in One Piece”. Fans flooded the comment section as the two legends played their hits and songs that some may have forgotten about. Feel-good vibes from start to finish, with two living legends who’ve seen it all and thankfully survived to tell the tales.
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