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This is a highly debated classic where the fan opinion is sharply divided. While PT's comedic performance and legendary Tiger Ty impression won over a massive portion of the audience, the judges on the day awarded the victory to Big Kannon. Kannon's powerful delivery, commanding stage presence, and impactful bars like the 'Soldier Field' line were seen as enough to secure a close, controversial win.
In a classic Grind Time Now encounter, Chicago's Big Kannon and Minneapolis' PT delivered a quintessential style clash that is still debated over a decade later. The battle was a face-off between PT's intricate writing and comedic angles against Big Kannon's booming delivery and powerhouse presence. While Kannon consistently landed heavy-handed bars, the story of the battle became PT's unforgettable performance, highlighted by a barrage of creative fat jokes and a legendary impression of battle rapper Tiger Ty that became an instant viral moment.
The judges on the day gave the victory to Big Kannon, a decision that immediately sparked controversy among fans. A large portion of the audience felt PT's creativity and the massive reaction to his Tiger Ty moment should have secured him the win, leading to cries of a 'robbery.' Others defended the decision, pointing to Kannon's superior delivery, stage control, and hard-hitting lines like his 'Soldier Field' bar as the foundation for a deserved, albeit close, victory. The battle remains a key reference point for the impact of comedy versus aggression and the subjectivity of judging in battle rap.
- Fans universally celebrated PT's Tiger Ty impression, calling it a classic, all-time hilarious battle rap moment.
- Big Kannon's powerful, preacher-like delivery was consistently praised as a standout attribute.
- The comedic nature of the clash was a major highlight for viewers, who found the back-and-forth highly entertaining.
- Kannon's 'Soldier Field' line was frequently cited by fans as one of the best punches of the battle.
- Many viewers considered the battle a classic that should have gone to overtime due to its competitiveness.
- A significant number of fans strongly believed PT was robbed of the victory.
- The judges' decision was a major point of contention, with some suggesting a home-crowd bias for Big Kannon.
- While praising his writing, some fans felt PT's delivery was not as strong as Kannon's.
- A few commenters found some of PT's material to be an over-reliance on fat jokes.
- Some viewers felt Big Kannon's style and delivery were reminiscent of other battlers like Marv Won or Quest MCODY.
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