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In a battle where only one opponent's round was officially released by the league, 40 Cal secured a victory by default. However, his performance was strong enough to stand on its own, with fans overwhelmingly praising his creative use of visuals, editing, and humor, which set a new standard for the 'Social Distance' format.
In the midst of a global lockdown, 40 Cal didn't just participate in RBE's 'Social Distance' series—he redefined it. Instead of a simple performance to camera, the Harlem vet delivered a full-scale production, complete with skits, visual effects, and relentless comedic disrespect aimed at Cortez. The round was a viral moment, with fans celebrating the creativity and showmanship, particularly the 'Baby Ernesto' and bodega scenes.
With Cortez's round absent from the official RBE drop, the battle became a one-sided affair. 40 Cal's performance was widely seen as a clinic on how to maximize the online format, earning him a clear and decisive victory in the court of public opinion and setting a high bar for creativity in the quarantine era of battle rap.
- Viewers overwhelmingly praised 40 Cal for his creative use of visuals, editing, and skits.
- The comedic elements, especially the 'Baby Ernesto' doll and the bodega scene, were cited as major highlights.
- Many fans felt 40 Cal set a new standard for the 'Social Distance' battle format with his high-production effort.
- His wordplay and schemes, like the multi-layered Nissan bars, were widely appreciated.
- Fans noted that 40 Cal looked like he was having fun and taking the craft seriously, which added to the entertainment value.
- The most common complaint was about the video's long introductory sequence, which many felt was longer than the actual rap performance.
- Several comments pointed out that an aunt's daughter is a cousin, not a niece, questioning the logic of a key bar in his Nissan scheme.
- A minority of viewers found his delivery to be rushed at times, suggesting he should slow down to let his bars land more effectively.
- The absence of Cortez's round from the official video was a point of confusion and frustration for some fans.
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