“I’m just trying to utilize battle rap and make something for the city and the world to come together to and to make something incredible out of something that we love. As of right now, I’m starting to realize that we are finally onto something… This is the Olympics of battle rap… King of the Dot shows how much we can make something grow when we all work together. With World Domination, the goal was to unite the world on a level for everyone to perform equally… Battle rap needed something and now we officially have World Domination,” stated Organik, KOTD founder at the press conference the day prior to the event.
The first day featured six unbelievable battles that did not disappoint. Highlights of the day included a battle between Canada’s 100 Bulletz and one of America’s most praised battlers, JC. While most fans had their money on JC, 100 Bulletz wowed the crowd with unbelievable schemes that certified his win.
One of the most controversial battle rappers in the game, Daylyt faced Montreal’s Loe Pesci and the tensions were high after Pesci was a no-show at the previous day’s press conference, which Day was obviously unimpressed by, after he was stuck at customs for seven hours, just to make it to the conference and have Loe nowhere to be found. When battle time came, and both emcees faced off on the stage, Daylyt did the unthinkable and put his hands down his pants, appearing to be rubbing himself before wiping his hand in Pesci’s face. The crowd lost it, probably in shock that Loe did not retaliate. Pesci just rapped, while Daylyt pulled out an umbrella, blocking his opponent’s view, as the crowd was in hysterics. To top off the battle, Day took out his ski-mask, which he had tucked in his back pocket, and rather than putting it on, slapped Pesci across the face with it, only further solidifying the battle as the most disrespectful that KOTD had ever seen.
Next up, was Shotgun Suge facing Canada’s renowned freestyler, Charron. But the audience was once again thrown a curve ball when it was announced that Suge did not make it to the event, and New York’s heavyweight battler DNA made his way to the stage to take his place. The two emcees, known for their incredible word play, freestyle abilities and rebuttals, faced off in three rounds that was one of the best battles in KOTD history. Charron, who is most-often clowned by his peers, proved that his skill and hunger for the chain must be respected.
Finally, it was time for the first day’s main event – Arsonal vs. Dizaster, two of the most-viewed battlers in history, who tried to battle three years prior, but never got to finish their battle due to the California area venue being shut down. This re-match was one of the most anticipated in battle rap, and the tensions were high as the two legends made their way to the stage. Arsonal hit hard with heavy bars, and Dizaster displayed his trademarked over the top antics that his fans ate up. The battle was aggressive and both rappers refused to stand down in a close match up in which the winner could only be determined by personal preference rather than of skill. This one is sure to be debated for a long time to come.
One of the most anticipated battles of the weekend was Charlie Clips vs. Hollohan, which was announced back in January at Blackout 3 and postponed in March at Vengeance 2, when Hollohan found himself incarcerated the day before the battle took place. The two rap giants took the stage, as Hollohan won the coin toss, but chose to go first. He spit with his aggressive style and schemes, but it was no match for the word play genius of Clips who took all three rounds. He also took the third round to go at Smack, stating that he feels disrespected by their previous vlog. “I’m off Smack, now I’m f*cking with coke,” he spit, referring to Organik, and by the crowd’s reaction, KOTD is happy to have him.
The last battle and main attraction was the title match between Arcane and Pat Stay. The weekend had reached the peak of tension and anticipation and it truly was a David vs. Goliath match-up as Pat soared over Arcane, who looked up at his opponent, ready for war. Pat began, and quite obviously had the crowd on his side, as fans screamed for him following every bar. But Arcane came back with extreme word play and schemes, round after round. The verdict was decided and Organik announced Pat Stay as the new King of the Dot champion as the crowd cheered for its new king and he took the chain. The two have such vastly different styles, and it was a tough decision for the judges, but one that will finally put the previous Arcane scandal to rest, as the league moves forward with Pat as the new champion.
The weekend only further solidified King of the Dot as North America’s premier battle league. Although Drake, who sponsored World Domination 4, was not able to attend, it was no loss to the event. The classic battles will most certainly go down in battle rap history and it was the fans witnessing them who were the real winners of the weekend.
