London, England, United Kingdom
Event: Nov 10, 2018Released: Mar 20, 2019

T-TopvsIron Solomon

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Winner
90% confidence
Score
30

The vast majority of fan sentiment points to a clear victory for Iron Solomon, with many calling it a 3-0 or a 'bodybag.' His superior penmanship, strategic angles, and masterful catering to the London crowd were the decisive factors. While T-Top had strong moments, he was consistently out-written and out-angled in each round.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1Iron SolomonA debatable round, but Iron's intricate writing and creative angles, like the 'African Ankh' bar, gave him the edge. T-Top landed some solid punches, including his 'ghetto grilled cheese' line, but Iron's material was denser and more impactful.
Rd 2Iron SolomonThis was a dominant round for Iron Solomon, largely due to his now-legendary 'Sidebar' scheme that had the crowd and even the stage going wild. T-Top's primary angle about circumcision was widely seen by fans as ineffective and did not land with the same force.
Rd 3Iron SolomonT-Top's strongest round, where he came with aggression and some of his best material of the battle. However, Iron's personal attacks and sharp angles were relentless, dissecting T-Top's career and persona, which was enough to narrowly secure the round and the battle.
Analysis

In a masterclass of penmanship and strategy, Iron Solomon secured a dominant victory over T-Top in front of a receptive London crowd. From the opening round, the difference in writing was apparent, with Solomon weaving complex schemes and angles that consistently outmaneuvered T-Top's street-oriented style. The battle reached its apex in the second round with Iron's legendary 'Sidebar' scheme, a moment that left the building shaking and effectively sealed the win.

Iron's brilliance was amplified by his preparation, peppering his rounds with UK-specific references that demonstrated a deep respect for the host city and earned him massive reactions. While T-Top showed heart and landed some heavy punches, particularly in a strong third-round effort, he struggled to match Iron's lyrical depth and versatility. The fan consensus was a clear win for Solomon, with many calling it a 3-0 performance that further solidified his incredible comeback run as one of the most impressive in modern battle rap.

01Iron Solomon's 'Sidebar, Volume 3 coming!' scheme in the second round, where he name-dropped multiple battlers, creating a massive moment that is still referenced by fans.
02Iron tailored his bars for the London crowd with multiple UK-specific references, including a 'Skrapz with Nines' and 'Unknown T' bar, which showed elite preparation and won over the international audience.
03T-Top's 'toast to iron like a ghetto grilled cheese' punchline was one of his most well-received bars of the battle.
04Iron's creative 'big round for T-Top head like an African Ankh' line was praised by fans as an example of his unique and high-level writing.
What fans loved
  • Iron Solomon's pen game was widely celebrated as being on an elite, almost untouchable level.
  • Fans heavily praised Iron for his preparation and use of UK-specific rap references, which connected strongly with the London crowd.
  • The 'Sidebar' scheme in the second round was hailed as a classic, all-time moment in battle rap history.
  • Many viewers noted that T-Top performed well and had some strong moments, even though he was clearly defeated.
  • The battle was considered to have great replay value due to the high level of writing and performance from both competitors.
Criticisms
  • Viewers frequently pointed out that T-Top's content felt repetitive and overly reliant on drug bars, which was a disadvantage against a more versatile writer.
  • T-Top's second-round angle focusing on his opponent's personal anatomy was heavily criticized by fans as being awkward and ineffective.
  • A number of comments suggested that T-Top's flow and delivery have become too predictable.
  • A small minority of fans found Iron Solomon's stage presence and delivery to be slightly corny, despite the quality of his bars.

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